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The Ambu Sisters
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Posted on August 31, 2006 at 09:21 PM in Victor & Wanda, Noa, Mica | Permalink| Comments (0)
Norbert 50
It was Norbert's 50th birthday, so we had to trick him. First we went karting, then dinner and finally the old my-mother-in-law-needs-help-so-we-really-have-to-leave-now excuse to get back where the house was full of family and friends for the suprise party.
Posted on August 12, 2006 at 11:32 PM in Norbert & Karin, Geoffrey, Jamie | Permalink| Comments (0)
Italy: Achensee
On our way back from Italy home again, we spend a view days with Thomas and Steffi on their vacation address in Achensee, Austria. Quite a contrast, from buzzing Italy with it's terra cotta and yellow colors of Tuscany, to serene Austria with it's quite mountain areas with green grass and blue lakes with waterfalls. At any moment we were expecting Julie Andrews to start dancing around the pastures singing her well known Sound of Music tunes.
More pictures: Overview Slideshow Italy
Posted on August 10, 2006 at 11:56 PM in Jacques & Hester | Permalink| Comments (0)
Italy: Siena
A typical winding road through the characteristic colorfull hills of curvy Tuscany, took us via Valletta and San Gimignano to Siena. After visiting the cityhall, situated on supposedly one of the largest piazzas in Europe, we went to Catedrale di Santa Maria. Like most other cathedrals it is more commonly referred to as the Duomo. It is quite special because of the black and white marble striping, used both inside and outside throughout the whole building, which really sets it apart. After burning candles for Opas and Omas, we also climbed the tower, to be rewarded with the typical Siena rooftop view.
More pictures: Overview Slideshow Italy
Posted on August 10, 2006 at 11:31 PM in Jacques & Hester | Permalink| Comments (0)
Italy: Maranello
If you ask Vincent for the highlight of the vacation, you'll get a very clear answer: Ferrari! We actually planned not to go there, because the area of Modena and Maranello was too far from where we were, about 3.5 hours. But we were easily bribed by Vincent's persistent convincing skills. But it was worthwhile. The beautifully recently redesigned museum had everything: current F1 cars, classic GTO's and Dino's, extreme supercar Enzo, the older F40 and F50, the more recent F612 Scaglietti, F360 Modena, F430 Spyder, and even a brand new F599 GTB Fiorano. Of course Vincent had to enlarge his already respectable collection of remote control cars to include a F430 Spyder, hand selected in person from Maranello.
More pictures: Overview Slideshow Italy
Posted on August 10, 2006 at 11:14 PM in Jacques & Hester | Permalink| Comments (0)
Italy: Firenze
We had to see Florence, eventhough it was quite a long drive, almost 3 hours. Brunelleschi's Dome on Piazza del Duomois is a beautifully architected building. The famous scultpure of David by Michelangelo is on Piazza della Signori, in front of the historic cityhall. Well, sort of, it's a replica, the original is now in a museum. We saw the Ponte Vecchio as well, which is nice provided that you view it with a 300mm telelens. The ancient historic bridge is pretty from a distance, but turns into a touristic commercial juwelery center from up close! Fortunately you can get icecream. Just bring 30 euros.
More pictures: Overview Slideshow Italy
Posted on August 10, 2006 at 10:09 PM in Jacques & Hester | Permalink| Comments (0)
Geoffrey and Jamie
Posted on August 10, 2006 at 10:03 PM in Norbert & Karin, Geoffrey, Jamie | Permalink| Comments (0)
Italy: Lucca
The village of Lucca is a small but pretty place with lots of narrow streets, close to Pisa.
More pictures: Overview Slideshow Italy
Posted on August 10, 2006 at 10:02 PM in Jacques & Hester | Permalink| Comments (0)
Italy: Pisa
We visited Pisa, about 1 hour north from where we were staying. Of course everybody knows the bend tower of Pisa, we have all seen it on pictures, but it's so much more impressive to see it in real live. That's always the case, like with this. And also with this. And this. Etc.
More pictures: Overview Slideshow Italy
Posted on August 10, 2006 at 09:23 PM in Jacques & Hester | Permalink| Comments (0)
Italy: Marina di Bibbona
This summer we spend our vacation in Italy in a little place called Marina di Bibbona, situated on the Tuscany coast. We rented dual bungalows together with Victor & Wanda. The houses were next to each other and shared a big terrace which was really convenient.
More pictures: Overview Slideshow Italy
Posted on August 10, 2006 at 08:34 PM in Jacques & Hester | Permalink| Comments (0)
Popular guy
It's so easy to be a popular guy, just organise some remote control car races and share your cars with your friends. Obviously Vincent prefers to keep the fastest Formula 1 car to himself.
Posted on August 8, 2006 at 12:24 AM in Cars | Permalink| Comments (0)
1 Augustus 2006
Posted on August 1, 2006 at 11:47 PM in Oma Hedwig | Permalink| Comments (0)