Beautiful faces - part II

I just returned from an amazing trip to Dahab, Egypt. A country full of jeeps, colours, noise, camels sniffing aroung in street garbage, cows alive in butchery awaiting to be sold and overall beautiful friendly people. 

The situation in Egypt is restless and insecure for long time already. Demonstrations and riots are mainly in capitol Cairo. People in Dahab are of course worried about the future, but that's is no reason for them not to be hospitable, show me around, tell their stories.

Below a small selection of the taxi drivers, restaurant owners, little girls with faces I'll never forget.

Food, drinks and good company

The title of my blog already reveals it a bit: I love to meet with people, to take care of people and of course my friends in particular. When we had pointed out a date with my best childhood-friends to get together, I seized the opportunity with both hands: It's time for an amazing dinner!

Before I continue, some facts you should know:

- 6 girls who know each other from childhood, primary school, high school, first devilment, first boyfriends etc. 

- who all have been studying in different cities with different friends

- who no longer live in the same city but spread out over the Netherlands

- lives differ from single to motherhood 

- the chance of them being together is once max. twice a year

Where was I? Oh yes, the dinner! It was a 7 courses dinner for 6 good friends - appetizer, starter, soup, main course, cheese platter, dessert, coffee. I love to cook! (luckily otherwise, I'd given myself a very hard time…). Although I was busy in my kitchen (It is an open kitchen which gave me the opportunity to join all the conversations) it was wonderful to see everybody enjoying the evening, each others company and the food.

What I'd like to give in this post is the value of friendship and the importance of maintaining good relations. Cherish them and maintain them. No matter when, where or how.

Blue - Amsterdam at your feet

After nearly six years living in Amsterdam you would think that you would know the city inside-out by now. Fortunately not! It is still possible to be surprised by undiscovered places. I do remember to have read about this place and today I seized the opportunity to visit BLUE with her amazing view and surprising story which I'd like to share with you...


The story about two relatively young girls in their mid-twenties, who had just finished their studies when they fell in love with this magnificent 360 viewpoint high up in the sky in the heart of Amsterdam. It's been three years since the sisters got the green light to start their own business. These days, after 3 years of hard work, entrepreneurship, creativity and some support from a business partner, Loes and Lotte de Vos lead a workforce of 15 people. All started as a coffee and lunch room. During day time you still can enjoy your latte with a nice sandwich. For the evenings the location is rentable for all kinds of events in their fancy though cozy location - wine tasting, weddings, you name it. And yes, the view is stunning! Jealous? hmmm may be a bit ;-)


If you're in the neighborhood - although if you're not, Blue is worth a detour - grab your camera and enjoy the ambiance!
www.blue-amsterdam.nl