What we will miss (7)

Today was my last climbing session in Bjoeks, the fabulous climbing hall just five minutes bikeride from our home. Had to say goodbye to my climbing mate since 2005. Hoping to see him later when coming for trips to Groningen, or when he and Jo are coming for a visit!!

What we won't miss:

the house looking like this:

What we definitely will bring

When travelling to Groningen in 1999, there was no place in the suitcase for my Patos boxes, handmade in Kristiansand. Bought these in 1995, and got particularly spoiled ears. Bought an Aiwa for student room in Groningen, but went straight back to the shop after testdrive of Schumann to complain: there must have been a fabrication mistake according to my spoiled ears, the sound was apalling. Slowly got used to the boxes, and ended up not putting on CD's anymore. After 7 years of ear-drought the Patos came home to NL. Putting on a piano sonate (Mozart) played on a Steinway made my eyes water. My ears had come home.
A bit battered after years of travelling and storage, but they are still great, and will join us in our travel north.

What we will miss (6)

Dit liedje geeft heel goed weer hoe we ons nu voelen (met dank aan Jolanda):

What we will miss (5)

Walking in the forest in Gieten with Sietske van Hondenschool Stadspark. See here for more information on this great dogtrainingschool! By the way, she makes a darn good coffee!

Tibbe on top

Andra taking charge

And here the silly picture, dogs misbehaving.

What we will miss (4)

D'Olle Grieze, or the Martinichurch.

Had some tea (nettle/cinnamon) yesterday evening at friends house in the middle of the centre of Groningen, and was greeted goodnight by the old grey lady whilst biking home.