A Trip to Schiermonnikoog - Day 1

Last weekend we went on another trip!
My owner's OtherHalf had organized an expo on Schiermonnikoog, the most beautiful island of the Netherlands in my opinion, so we went there for the official opening of the expo.


But first we had to visit the beach of course!


I read the rules to make sure I didn't violate the law. There were some rules for dogs, but none for pigs.


I spotted the red lighthouse in the distance.


There was a restaurant on the beach, and we wanted to get something to drink, but the restaurant was closed because of a wedding, even though their sign said they were opened daily.


There was a large pool of water on the beach that prevented us from reaching the sea. We didn't feel like getting our feet wet, so we decided to just take a walk on the beach.




After our walk on the beach we had a drink, and then walked on to the village to have lunch.


Then it was time for the official opening of the expo. There were three different locations for the expo, but the opening was in a church.


All the art that was displayed was inspired by the island Schiermonnikoog. There were some really beautiful pieces.


This one is based on a story about nasty, demon-like critters that live in the dunes of Schiermonnikoog.




After the opening we celebrated with a nice glass of booze. I forgot the exact name of this liquor but it had something to do with the number 43.

We sat and relaxed for a while until it was time to have dinner.


On our way to the hotel-restaurant where we would have dinner, I spotted this cool street-art.


And a butterfly.


There were handy signs showing you the way on most crossroads.


Duinzicht
The hotel-restaurant where we had dinner. It was so delicious I forgot to take pictures.


After dinner we made our way to the farm where we had rented a room for the night.


It was a beautiful evening.


I had a great day!


Coming next: the lighthouse and more.

My trip to Normandy - Homeward Bound

The last day arrived and we had to return home.


We had a last ice cream at the nearby restaurant at Omaha Beach.


I enjoyed the sun.






One last picture of the house.


And then we drove all the way home again.



It was a wonderful trip!

My trip to Normandy - Day 8, part 3 - Pancakes and more

After all the walking and sight seeing we were thirsty and hungry, so we got a drink.


And a pancake!
I got a pancake with strawberry jam. it was delicious.


Then it was time to say goodbye to the monastery and return to the house.


On our way to the bus I saw this sign.


A last view on Mont Saint-Michel before boarding the bus.




The bus brought us back to the parking lot where we had parked our car.


On our way to the house we made a short stop to take pictures of Mont Saint-Michel in the distance.




This was our last full day in Normandy so when we got back I took some pictures around the house.


This pretty painting was hanging in our bedroom.


The view from our bedroom window.


The sun was setting.


The view on the road from the front garden.


Random tree picture.


I really enjoyed our stay in this house.


Coming next: the journey home

My trip to Normandy - Day 8, part 2 - Mont Saint-Michel

We continued our walk around the island and found a small ruin.


It used to be some kind of water/well house I think.


In the distance I spotted some kind of church.




There were stairs leading up to the church.


There was a statue of a saint on top.


And crocheted Dream Catchers in the window.


Far above us we could see the monastery.


When we walked on, I spotted another seagull.


Finally we made our way around and entered the small town that was build around the monastery.


I saw a gargoyle.


What a great view on the monastery.


I also spotted a young sparrow.








We looked around in the small town and had fun. It was very beautiful.


Coming next: pancake!