Blog – Page 9

Stories from my walks – van Noordtkade

I’m fascinated by the stories behind Amsterdam’s street names. Particularly those streets that are named after people.

This is van Noordtkade, in the Westerpark, named after Olivier van Noort.

An apt title for a song, during these days of global quarantine and self-isolation.

23 December 2019 By Bel Leave a Comment

One of my favourite poems is Fancy, by Keats. I often catch myself reciting it.

Visited the Watch 2019 exhibition two months ago.

An intense flavour. Smoky. Puts me in mind (ever so slightly) of the Lagavulin 16.

26 January 2019 By Bel Leave a Comment

I’m currently researching a fascinating topic: Jesus as an introvert.

25 January 2019 By Bel Leave a Comment

Friday evening.

23 January 2019 By Bel Leave a Comment

We had snow yesterday.

I’m awaiting the arrival of my Casio World Timer.

As a collector of fine mechanical watches, it might seem odd that such a watch should find its way into my collection.

“All we ever wanted”, by Emily Giffin – a novel about privilege, entitlement, the erosion of morals, and (eventual) redemption.