Had an hour to kill and the weather was still a bit nice. What better way to get an appetite than to walk around for a bit. Shamefully, I have to admit, I hadn’t explored the harbour (where I live) … Continue reading
On my way to and from work, I’d seen some signs for Glendalough with a picture of a tower. Looked it up on the internet and it appears there’s supposed to be an old monastery and a tower. Decided to … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I’ve done something silly. There was an unknown itch, I needed to scratch. After a bit of deliberation, I knew what I should do. Introduce the New Year’s Dive (being done by thousands of people, … Continue reading
Today was going to be the day. Spete was going to go surfing…. Unfortunately, the waves were too close to the boulders on the beach and the guy renting out the boards and suits advised against it, he didn’t want … Continue reading
Went to the Cliffs of Moher today with a colleague. An application for the ‘Seven Wonders of the World’ is, as I understand it, pending. Unfortunately, photo’s never really convey the real beauty of something; the same is true for … Continue reading
Had some time left, after my last night at Chez Janssen (again, thanks for the hospitality and showing me that 05.30 is not a figment of my imagination, it actually exists). Had a nice ‘last meal’ (cauliflower dish with cheese … Continue reading
Final day of Alie and Sieb’s visit. We went to the big outlet first in Roermond, then onto city centre for some retail therapy by Alie (Sieb and I were there just to carry bags and act as arm-candy). I … Continue reading
Birthday/Back home Today is my birthday. What better way to celebrate than to set off at about 08.30 for a 13 hour trip back to Holland… Last 4 birthdays were spent: Alone/Hurt knee, massive 2nd degree-burn blisters/Nursing a sprained toe/On … Continue reading
Chateau de Rousillion Last day in St. Gery. Earlier this week, I saw signs pointing to Chateau de Rousillion. Curiousity triggered again, so went for a drive. Again, singletrack roads and finally got there. Took a few pics along the way as … Continue reading
Spider Another little (?) critter. Saw this while pressure-washing the walls and floor downstairs. It is true what they say about warmer climes, the further south (and warmer) you get, the bigger the animals/insects/etc. Spiders are creatures too, so they … Continue reading
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