Tuesday, October 27, 2009

More September photos ...

Dutch bliss !
One of the trails in the park that we bike in. Reminds me of TC.
On the far side of the lake in the park with Rotterdam on the far side.
Camper-man putting air in the tires ...
Check out the groove for people to maneuver their bikes up and down the stairs! Pretty nifty, eh?

Tennis match

I know this is not real helpful, but the woman in the foreground is Otto's sister-in-law, Agata. We went to see her double's tournament match. They won.
Otto's brother, Andy. They both belong to a club and play tennis every Saturday (I think).
Having a little brewski!
And making funny faces ... !
Otto watching the match! He used to be in a tennis club, too.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Out and About

This is a lovely Kurdish restaurant Otto and I went to for dinner after the concert we attended (photos below). Family owned and run, great food, fun atmosphere, and kurdish beer and tea! Yummy!
King Shiloh Soundsystem had a performance in a park in Amsterdam (reggae music). It had the feel of Blissfest only on a much smaller scale on this particular occassion. Check out the child sitting on top of the stump !!!
Incredible tree! Graffiti art displayed in the background. The 4 artists created some pieces onsight during the performance which was over 6 hours in length.
Sweet dreads! I love the beads!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Ismaël Zion J.

Say hello toIsmaël !
Ismaël is Otto's 5 year old 'son' who lives next door to us (his mom's name is Esther and she is one of Otto's best friends - his dad, Pedro, is another friend of Ot's) . His birthday is January 16th.
We were in Connor's (the new surf shop that Otto does board repairs in) and Ot decided to try on a pair of pants that were for sale. Ismaël took his shorts and wouldn't give them back. So, yes, Otto was running around the store in his boxers for a few minutes! Fun, fun, fun!!!
Ismaël and Otto playing futbol (soccer) ... Is has just kicked the ball but I missed that part of the shot :(
Another futbol shot taken in the park behind our home.