Sunset, Mui Ne, Vietnam

06.01.15

Food markets in Hoi An, Vietnam

03.01.15

Kitchen Flowers

08.02.14

Kitchen flower arrangement.

Guatape, Colombia

06.02.13

Colourful Guatape is also close to Medellin so definitely worth a bus ride for a day or two. Its basically surrounded by lots of man-made lakes where you can swim, take a boat ride or fish for trout. 

The huge ´Guatape Rock´ (El Penol) is believed to be a meteorite which arrived over 70 million years ago. It stands at over two hundred meters tall and you can climb the 829 steps to the top for amazing views of the countryside. 

Jardin, Colombia

29.01.13

I spent four days in ´Jardin´ a beautiful little town not far from Medellin. Its not in the guide books so not many people know about this place. It was really refreshing to see no other tourists or souvenir shops. My Belgium friend joined me for a few days and with a couple of locals we ventured up-river to a waterfall in a cave. Climbing over rocks and wading waist deep in water, it was certainly a mini adventure. 

We also got a chance to walk through a tunnel which a local guy, Darrio built with his bare hands. It took him three years to build working all through the night and is quite extraordinary to see. There are grand doors to the opening with hand carved stones that Darrio made. There are also two archways inside so you can look out across the river. Why he made the tunnel, I have no idea, the locals think his loco! If your in Jardin and want to take a look, ask for Darrio in town...watch out for the bats. 

Otavalo Market - Ecuador

                                       

     

12.01.13 

Otavalo is like walking through a rainbow. Wherever you look there is colour. Stalls sell throws, hats, local crafts, art and so on. There´s also heaps of fruit and vegetables to be bought, as well as stalls preparing cheap lunches. This is one of South America´s largest markets and it was great to see the local 'Otavalenos' in their traditional dress. 

Flowers of India

Up, Up and Away....

Ballooning with Mother for her 50th birthday treat over the Essex countryside. I wish every Monday morning could be spent this way, especially the champagne part.

Our pilot Glen was quite a character and managed to land us in one piece, phew. Luckily we had no angry farmers shouting at us for landing in their field.