After a road trip of about 4 hours from Galicia ( North of Spain), we arrived at this beautiful old house just outside of Porto. It belongs to a very sweet Portuguese family who hosted us for a few days. It dates back to the 17th century with a beautiful garden and a little plungeContinue reading “Our “little” hideaway..”
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Ribadeo…
Back in Ribadeo! We have been coming to this little fishermen village at the Atlantic Coast for many years. Miguel’s family loves it here and so when in August people fleeing the city of Madrid in search of cooler weather, Ribadeo is the place to be. As a Dutch girl, I am too familiar withContinue reading “Ribadeo…”
Surf’s up in Galicia!
The sun is shining and that means you head to the beach in Galicia. I adore this place when the sun is out. The beaches are pristine without any urban development around you. Stunning cliffs, rocks and tranquil country side. The boys love to come here and surf. This year our friends from Cameroon wereContinue reading “Surf’s up in Galicia!”
Football!
This year, my mum had invited the boys for a week football camp. It was good weather and Guido super excited. This would be for him the first time!!! Ruben and Sam have done this camp earlier but they couldn’t wait to start their week either. I had tried to team them up with asContinue reading “Football!”
De camino a Leon with “Totto” …
I love this picture of Roberto with his three grandsons! It was taken in Leon when we were on our way to Ribadeo. We made a small stop for lunch and visited the cathedral of Leon. A beautiful historic town and a perfect way for the kids to pick up of some of Spain’s historyContinue reading “De camino a Leon with “Totto” …”
Beautiful Haarlem!
The weather has been incredible the last few days and we have spent a long weekend at my friend’s house in Haarlem. She has two boys, Vince and Sven and are exactly the same ages as Sam and Ruben so that works out so well. They know each other for a long time so itContinue reading “Beautiful Haarlem!”
Stuck in Doha!
So here we are! Stuck in Doha! We missed our flight to Holland as we left Colombo with a hour delay. A computer system failure made the plane be grounded at Colombo airport. In the meantime Guido didn’t feel fell and he felt hot. What a beginning of our summer holiday! I managed to callContinue reading “Stuck in Doha!”
Is it going to be Galle?
It is going to be Galle!! Yes!!!!!! So happy for the kids and for us! We have made the decision to move back to Galle after the summer. Today, we visited the school here in Galle and the principal confirmed that we can enrol the children next term. How exciting!
Happy Mother’s day!
Stellenbosch is a little town just about 40 minute drive outside Cape Town. My mum and I love that place! I think it’s because it has something familiar. Probably because of the architecture. The houses looks so much as the ones of the little towns of Laren and Blaricum in the Netherlands where my motherContinue reading “Happy Mother’s day!”
Meeting the Samburu tribe…
On our way back to Tigoni today, just on the outskirts of the National Reserve we stopped and met a few people of the Samburu Tribe. A very interesting encounter as we were explained the customs and their way of life. The Samburu are semi nomadic who herd mainly cattle but also keep sheep, goats andContinue reading “Meeting the Samburu tribe…”
The Five Gypsies 