Movements in the World and in the Mind
Cali: City of Salsa After the mystical surroundings of San Agustin, where I spent my time at a fabulous hostel on a green and pleasant hill, I travelled to Cali via the same bendy, partly unpaved road to Popayan. Cali is the salsa city of the country and perhaps of the continent. The city itself... Continue Reading →
It has only been two weeks since I left Ecuador from Quito, but having been in Colombia my equatorial adventure feels like an eternity ago. The distance between Quito and the Colombian border seems tiny on the map, but map-distance can be deceiving as it took 5 hours from Carcelèn bus station to the border town... Continue Reading →
After my intense jungle retreat I headed back to the beach for some ocean chill and quality eye candy; Pacasmayo was the next stop. Pacasmayo Eye Candy, Herbs & good Vibes Pacasmayo is a chilled town with a small pebbled beach and good swell and where there is decent swell, there tend to be fit surfer dudes.... Continue Reading →
Roaming Peru After the North Coast culture dose came the cyber space silence, while I enjoyed the Andes chill of Caraz, got caught up in the Disney-Land vibe of Cusco, did some serious hiking in Colca Canyon near Arequipa and attempted to meet deadlines in the sleepy beach town of el Chaco. After the South... Continue Reading →
After exactly two weeks and a day I have been able to detach myself from Máncora and boarded a fancy bus on Sunday evening to get me to Trujillo. The moto taxis are ubiquitous in Máncora except on a Sunday, when the drivers are not that keen on working, as they are still feeling groggy... Continue Reading →
After terror, increased fear-mongering and gloominess in Europe I felt it was high time for something completely different. So from an airport undergoing some serious refurbishment and with the dominating presence of the Dutch equivalent of the Royal Marshals, not doing an awful lot, but mainly looking terribly butch and important, I boarded a plane to... Continue Reading →
A bit over a week ago I celebrated my birthday in the presence of my dear sister and two good mates from Lowlands Country. My birthday and the weekend that followed was graced with lovely weather and I have been able to wear my flip flops, which was fabulously brilliant. I’ve entered a new decade,... Continue Reading →
The monarchy is a weird concept. It’s a pricy circus paid for by ordinary people owned and performed by a group of wealthy and privileged individuals for the benefit of a certain tradition which has long lost its relevance. As long as the circus is entertaining ordinary folk don’t seem to mind to host it.... Continue Reading →
As Usain Bolt set a new Olympic record in the final of the 100m sprint while his friend and main rival Yohan Blake came a respectable second, Jamaica got themselves some gift to celebrate 50 years of independence. It was on 6 August 1962 that Jamaica became and independent state with its own constitution and... Continue Reading →
I few years ago, I came across the story of a then 13-year-old Dutch girl, who wanted to sail around the world single-handed. She had the support of her parents, yet the Dutch authority concerned with childrens' and young people's welfare thought it was a bad idea. An adventure such as the one she wanted... Continue Reading →
Dark Fairy Adventures 