Travelers and sportsmen at heart, our boys went off this evening to Abu Dhabi with their other friends from TAFA to play at the Abu Dhabi Manchester City Football Tournament! So excited and anxious we would miss the plane, we sett of early from Galle straight to the airport. Ruben is joining the team forContinue reading “Abu Dhabi Manchester City Tournament!”
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Zermatt!
This morning, we took the car and drove to Cervinia which is an Alpine ski resort in the Valle d’Aosta in northwest Italy. Guille really wanted us to go up with him to the glacier and see the Matterhorn from nearby and have lunch in Zermatt. A ski expedition crossing the border with Italy toContinue reading “Zermatt!”
A walk to Maison Filipo
My three musketeers all wrapped up in winter gear! A smile appears on my face and a little giggle when I see them dressed like this! They struggle in the morning to get ready. Soooo much to look after and soooo much to put on. My tropical birds. They have it too easy back inContinue reading “A walk to Maison Filipo”
Skiing under the Mont Blanc!
We had a nice breakfast with Roberto and Maguita this morning and then said goodbye before we headed to the ski slopes. Yesterday, we spent all day with them skiing but Roberto didn’t feel that well today and he preferred to rest in the hotel. They left in the afternoon to catch their flight backContinue reading “Skiing under the Mont Blanc!”
Family reunion in The Alps!
After a very long haul flight we arrived in Geneva where Miguel, Guille and my mum! were waiting for us at the arrival hall! My mother just had arrived an hour earlier from Holland and Miguel came from St. Moritz with the car. Guille had rented a 7 seater car for us and off weContinue reading “Family reunion in The Alps!”
Guido 8!
Guido turned 8 today and looking at this picture, I suddenly realise how much you have changed! You look so much older but still when I see you going off with Sam and Ruby every morning to school, I see a little boy and secretly hoping that it will stay that way forever….. You areContinue reading “Guido 8!”
Boys being boys!
I had to share this little video! Boys being boys! Including Miguel :)!!!! X
A magical beginning of the year…Ulpotha!
A magical beginning of the New Year it was! Exactly one year ago, we were celebrating New Year’s Eve with our beloved friends in Ulpotha and I can’t believe that one year has passed. So many changes and moments of happiness. We should feel blessed after a few difficult years indeed..
Christmas surf!
Sinterklaas!
Sinterklaas is in Galle! What a party and fun! As the tradition goes, also this year we went to Claudia to celebrate Sinterklaas his birthday. For us a special place as this was our old house 14 years ago. Ruby was not there this year. He had a birthday party of his friend in ColomboContinue reading “Sinterklaas!”
The Five Gypsies 