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The Dutch summer is something to get used to. But even more than the unpredictable weather, I am amazed by how people react to it. As we stepped out of the house, we stepped into the rain. Luckily the bus stop isn’t far and we could wait in the shelter for the bus to Scheveningen.Continue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 160”

On the last few days, every time I cycle past a flower shop I see piles of sunflowers every where and they look so cheerful and happy. Even before my holiday in Portugal, I saw it and on my way back I decided that next time I go past an open shop, I will stopContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log:Day 159”

One day, before the time of Corona, so long ago, I signed a membership form Class Pass. It’s a nice concept, every month I get a bunch of points and I could then use them to book classes or gym sessions with a variety of gyms and studios. But as Corona put everything on hold,Continue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 158”

I woke up another morning with a sore neck muscle and I decided it’s time for a massage. So I phoned ahead and went to the massage place on the corner of the square near my house. I won’t lie, I was suspicious at times about whether or not it’s a real massage place, butContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 157”

Some days there isn’t much to write about and today is one of those days. Even so, it is worthwhile to me thankful for everything that I have. Thankful that I have a job and a house. Thankful that my family is safe and healthy. Thankful that I have met a lovely guy who makesContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 156”

The thing about working from home is that morning turns into afternoon turns into evening without the punctuation that comes from a commute to and from work. It does have the benefits of great coffee and a full kitchen readily available for workday meals, but the down side is that I reach the end ofContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 155”

After such an active holiday, I could feel some muscles that haven’t worked as much in a long time. Thankfully I have a little bean bag that warms up in the microwave and sits comfortably on my shoulders to warm up the muscles and give a bit of relief. Also, I was lucky that thereContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 154”

All good things must come to an end, including epic holidays. So after a drive back to Faro and a flight back to Amsterdam, I took a train back home to get ready to start the new week. Like trains, planes and automobiles, but in reverse. Be kind. Stay safe.

We surfed. We rested. We surfed some more. I think every body part is either stiff or sore. I’m tired and I’m happy. The wonderful peeps from Aldos Surf School suggested that I use a different board, based on the way I was surfing yesterday, and boy, it was amazing! I was joined on thisContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 152”

The purpose of this trip was to surf in Portugal. So when we arrived at the beach, it looked like a beautiful day, but with no waves… Luckily the area has a lot of beautiful coves and beaches and we could find a beach with some lovely waves to spend the day. We were inContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log:Day 151”