During the mid term break of school, we took the boys to Dambulla. We needed to explore the area for some product development and our friend Stefanie had offered us to stay at her beautiful house. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed a few days away from the busy streets of Colombo. Back inContinue reading “Dambulla!”
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Florence!
Our beloved city Florence! After 20 years we have come back to this beautiful city. Twenty years ago we met on the Piazza Signoria and here we are today! Nothing has changed. Us yes! Now a family of five. The kids enjoying time with their grandparents and we on a romantic escape for a longContinue reading “Florence!”
Paradise Found!
We were in Galle for a few days with Anthe & Giles, our neighbours and dear friends. Kids were at the beach all day! Running, snorkeling, swimming, climbing trees…We stayed not far from where we used to live 7 years ago and nothing really has changed. The swing at Wijaya Beach is still there andContinue reading “Paradise Found!”
Galle Children’s Festival
The last two days have been really fun! The Galle Children’s Festival is on and so there were numerous activities organised in the Galle Fort. Sam and Ruby attended the pottery painting workshop together and later Ruben joined his friends for drama and puppetry. Zindzi and Anthe came a little later but they all managedContinue reading “Galle Children’s Festival”
MoMa!
Today, we visited the Museum Of Modern Art ( MoMa). What an incredible collection of art!! You can easily spent here the whole day! We came on our bikes which felt amazing. It brings back memories of my time in Amsterdam where I would criss cross the city on my bike. How many did IContinue reading “MoMa!”
New York, New York!
An amazing day in the Big Apple! We have spent all day outside wandering around this amazing city. Strolling the streets of Greenwich Village where Jessy lives. So fortunate to have her and show us around! Tomorrow we are planning to take the bikes and cruise around the streets. Blend in with the locals. Yeah!
An ordinary day at home…
An ordinary day but so much joy when seeing the boys having fun together at home. I enjoy it so much and have a giggle so often. 🙂 Guido is at an adorable age. He can walk much better now although he struggles to keep it up at times. He loves to push Sam onContinue reading “An ordinary day at home…”
A little break with the kids in Galle!
Kids have mid term break in October so we took them out to Galle. We were invited by a friend to stay at his beautiful villa not far were we used to live in Thalpe. We were lucky with the weather as it is the monsoon season but we had so much sunshine. The gardenContinue reading “A little break with the kids in Galle!”
A spiritual retreat with Guido…
We are at Samadhi Centre. A spiritual retreat in the hills of Kandy. A beautiful place where you feel so connected to nature and Sri Lankan’s culture. Guido is still so tiny but we felt confident enough to take him with us. This morning he had a bath in a little copper bowl that VenitaContinue reading “A spiritual retreat with Guido…”
Guido’s first little holiday!
Guido’s first holiday with us in Kandy! He is two and half months old and it feels as if he has been with us always. I just can’t imagine him not being part of our family. So familiar and such a sense of wellbeing. He sleeps so well, hardly cries, loves to engage with hisContinue reading “Guido’s first little holiday!”
The Five Gypsies 