Reunited in Madrid after almost 6 weeks for me not seeing Miguel and two weeks my beautiful boys. So we had to celebrate which we did with a delicious paella in one of the most famous restaurants in Madrid called “Casa de Valencia”. I think we took almost 2 hours and hence Miguel was inContinue reading “Reunited in Madrid!”
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The last time?
“I had to put you in B&W”, I wrote this morning on my instagram account. Will it be the last time that we can enjoy you? For over 10 years my parents had this house. Every year we would come here for two weeks to spend the summer with them. I recall so many preciousContinue reading “The last time?”
Madrid!
After a big lunch at home and a siesta, we thought of taking the boys for a stroll through Madrid and visit the Museum del Prado this afternoon. Unfortunately, there was such an enormous cue that we had to change plans and so we went for a walk to the Retiro Park instead 🙂
The hinterland of Ribadeo!
While the boys were at the beach with their friends, aunties and uncles, Miguel and I escaped for a ride through the hinterland of Ribadeo. So untouched! The small villages tucked away among the hills, old farms, cows and sheeps..talking about slowing down…This really felt as we were back in time and it is onlyContinue reading “The hinterland of Ribadeo!”
“El Bandillo” de Ribadeo!
Each summer we return to the beautiful town of Ribadeo in the north of Spain and we meet up with our friends. Over the years the kids have formed their “Bandillo de Ribadeo” and as parents we all hang out too. It is such a fun time. Two solid weeks of surf, football, beach, excursionsContinue reading ““El Bandillo” de Ribadeo!”
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!”
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” …”
At “Oma’s” place…
We are spending our summer holidays almost always between Holland and Spain. This year we have come to Spain to be with my mum for two weeks in her house. She lives not so far from a little village of caves where musicians and artists perform. This morning the kids went there for a fewContinue reading “At “Oma’s” place…”
Family reunion Tarifa!!
The Cunaties all united in Tarifa! For a few days the whole family came to Tarifa where uncle Guille had rented a house. The kids spent the first few days kite surfing ( lost the pictures!!! ) with their instructor, a friend of Guille. The rest of the family spent the day at the beachContinue reading “Family reunion Tarifa!!”
The Five Gypsies 