Away - part three

So, we've been away.

Part three: France.

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

So: Albi, Lascaux, Roque Saint-Christophe, Beynac-et-Cazenac, Padirac, twice, Millau, Mont Ventoux, Ailefroide.

The eclipse!

And the whole reason why we've been away ;-)

I don't really have any good photographs... 

I was rather enjoying the moment and not taking that many pictures.

Away - part two

So, we've been away.

Part two: Spain.

 

Bardenas Reales, Calatanazor, Soria, Burgos, Gaztelugatxe, Bilbao, San Sebastian.

Away - part one

So, we've been away.

Part one: France.

 

 

 

 

Do I need to specify? 

Mont Blanc, Aiguille du Midi, Carcassonne, twice, Col du Tourmalet, a heretic painting of the Trinity (16-17th century) at the Saint Andre templar church in Luz-Saint-Sauveur, Col d'Aubisque. 

Nick Cave

I never miss the opportunity to experience Nick Cave live. Especially in a phenomenal venue like this.

Love him.

Vienna

I've been to Vienna. And I've seen a lot of art.

A LOT of art.

Some very old pieces, like this hippo ...

... or this 'kitten'. 

About 2000 year younger is this mosaic carpet: 

And about another 2000 years younger these beauties:

 And there are of course timeless classics: 

And more beauties...

So so so wonderful!

Festival season

No Borders Music Festival in Italy has one of the best settings possible. 

First you climb up to the two lakes

Then you are completely mesmerised by Ludovico Einaudi's music.

 

And then the storm comes :-) 

Watching sports

While I'm mostly watching Le Tour these days, obviously, I can also make an exception.

When Slovenian U20 basketball team becomes European champion, for example :-) 

Well done, guys, well done. 

Oh, and, by the way, well done also to the guy in yellow jersey ;-) 

Seeing black

Some weeks ago I posted that I was only seeing red in my garden.

Now I also see black:

and pink :-)

Graph :-)

While sorting photos from my recent trip to Uzbekistan, I found this hidden gem on Wikipedia. 

Samarkand airport annual passenger traffic :-) 

:-D

Happy birthday

When one of your family members celebrates a special birthday, we're invited to a special party.

And she gets a special Italy-inspired present ;-)

 

 

Happy birthday, K! 

That time of year

Again, the red time of the year. 

Redcurrant. 

 

Red cherries.

Red sour cherries.

And several red cakes :-)

Cycling

Some paths are meant for cycling.

Just like some rivers are meant for kayaking ;-)