Etten-Leur Carnival
3 March 2019
Yesterday I was introduced to my very first Dutch Carnival, apparently held in towns throughout the Netherlands during Lent. I’ve never experienced anything quite like
What’s in a name?
27 February 2019
For as long as I can remember, probably early childhood, I have been known as ‘Dutch’ or ‘Dutchman’, hence the name of this blog. But
Weert in February
26 February 2019
Warm sunny days & clear colourful evenings means that Spring has arrived early in Weert. So, today I decided to go for a decent walk
Photographs
20 February 2019
For many years now I’ve been using the SmugMug online photograph hosting platform, started by my motorcycling friend Chris MacAskill & his son Dan in
Weert in January
22 January 2019
Since moving to the Netherlands late in 2018 & meeting the totally wonderful Sanne, I find myself in Weert, in the province of Limburg, a
Devon, Cornwall & Dorset
2 November 2018
29th October-2nd November. This has always been one of my favourite parts of the UK. I’ve just spent four days here, researching family history &
War Graves in France
6 October 2018
1st-5th October. At least eight of my forebears lost their lives in the Somme area of France & in Belgium during WW1. During this visit
Westminster, London
20 August 2018
19th August. Spent the day in London, waiting to meet up with my second cousin, Joan Pearson, who is on holiday here from her home
Cornwall
3 January 2018
29th December 2017-2nd January 2018. Birthday & New Year in one of my favourite areas of the UK. Stunning, constantly changing scenery wherever I look.
Brighton, Hove & Worthing
4 December 2017
Living in this part of the world for a couple of years gave me plenty of opportunity to explore the coast at Brighton, Hove &
