Category Archives: travel, Spain

January 14th, 2013. We haven’t seen the sun for quite some time now. (or just briefly) Always cloudy, always rain. Cold rain. Terrible. I hate it.  And now we have some snow. And more snow to come. From what I … Continue reading →

June 2012. Spanish Pyrenees. After a long walk up the mountain, sometimes stumbling, suffering, asking yourself why on earth you are doing this, comes finally the reward: reaching the destination where you feel on top of the world, a place … Continue reading →

Aug 19th, La Palma. The intense, warm light of the setting and rising sun spreading out over the exotic landscapes of this island may help some to cope with the greyish autumn days of Belgium…  

Aug, 24th, La Palma. On the winding road leading to the observatory of Roque de los Muchachos, in the curve called “Los Andenes”, the explosion of colours is at its best. The high-contrast colours of the volcanic ashes seem to come straight … Continue reading →

Aug, 19th, La Palma. Being up early to watch the sunrise and staying out late for the sunset on the same day provided us with two completely different views of the island’s great landscapes!

Aug 18th, La Palma. Yesterday at sunrise enjoyed the view into the old crater from the Mirador de Roques (1300 m) with a surprise on top: the Caldera filled with clouds. Today another view into the Caldera from the Refugio … Continue reading →

August 8, 2012.  We are back on the fantastic island of La Palma. (Canary Islands, Spain) While Patricia spends her time observing with the Belgian telescope at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory, I enjoy the opportunity to devote my … Continue reading →