Sunday, 11 June 2017

A walk on the Rhein Promenade with friends, Dusseldorf

Together with our friends from Belgium, Koen and Kim, we walked alongside the Rhein Promenade in Dusseldorf. We were surprised of the strong current cargo boats have to fight to make their way upstream. The river is so strong and probably cold that landing up in the water would be very dangerous, maybe lethal.

There is a bicycle market, a carnival fair and many places to have a drink. It was still cold in the morning but the views on the river banks were very nice.

Samen met onze vrienden van België, Koen en Kim, wandelden we langs de Rijn Promenade in Düsseldorf. We waren verbaasd dat er zo veel stroming was waartegen de vrachtschepen moeten vechten om verder te varen. Als je hier in het koude sterke water zou vallen is het heel gevaarlijk, misschien wel dodelijk. 

Er was een fietsenmarkt, een kermis en vele plaatsen waar je iets kan drinken. Het was nog koud in de ochtend maar de zichten over de rivier waren heel mooi. 
 
Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf Kristel Kim

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf bridge

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf carnival

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf television tower

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf clouds

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf

Rhein Promenade Dusseldorf statue

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Thursday, 8 June 2017

Sea lions and Sally Lightfoot Crab on Punta Suarez, Galapagos

Espanola Island is full of crab. Every rock above water level is a playground for crab. Some just sit there, others challenge each other to a fight. The Sally Lightfoot Crab with all its colors is fantastic. On the beach and in the water, sea lions play. After the activities, it is time for a nap in the sun. Have you ever seen such a sweet sea lion?

Espanola Island heeft een grote populatie krabben. Iedere rots boven de waterlijn is een speeltuin voor krabben. Sommigen zitten er gewoon, andere dagen elkaar uit voor een gevecht met hun scharen. De Sally Lightfoot Crab met al zijn kleuren is fantastisch. Op het strand en in de zee, spelen de zeeleeuwen. Na hun activiteiten is het tijd voor een dutje in de zon. Heb je al ooit zo'n schattige zeeleeuw gezien? 

Celebrity Expedition Galapagos

Celebrity Expedition Galapagos

Sally Lightfoot crab Galapagos

Sally Lightfoot crab Galapagos

Sally Lightfoot crab Galapagos

Sally Lightfoot crab Galapagos

Sally Lightfoot crab Galapagos

Sally Lightfoot crab Galapagos

Sleeping sea lions Galapagos

Sleeping sea lions Galapagos

Sleeping sea lions Galapagos

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Monday, 5 June 2017

Bird spotting on Punta Suarez, Espanola Island, Galapagos

In one of our previous articles, we already showed some pictures of the Albatross on Espanola Island. This time we took pictures of many different species: frigate, swallow tailed gull, finches, naca boobies and Galapagos dove. The most beautiful picture birds are from Nazca Boobies with their little fluffy chicks and close-ups. We also like the shot of the two birds passing each other in full flight. Exceptionaly lucky to take such a picture.

In één van onze vorige artikelen toonden we reeds enkele foto's van de Albatros op Espanola Island. Deze keer trokken we foto's van meerdere soorten: : frigate, swallow tailed gull, finches, naca boobies and Galapagos dove. De meest mooie zijn de Nasca Boobies met hun pluizige kuikens en close-up impressies. We houden ook van het beeld waarop twee vogels elkaar kruisen in volle vlucht. Extreem veel geluk om zo'n foto te kunnen maken. 
 
Bird spotting Punta Suarez

Bird spotting Punta Suarez Nasca Booby

Bird spotting Punta Suarez Frigate

Bird spotting Punta Suarez

Bird spotting Punta Suarez

Bird spotting Punta Suarez baby

Bird spotting Punta Suarez fluffy

Bird spotting Punta Suarez

Bird spotting Punta Suarez dove

Bird spotting Punta Suarez

Bird spotting Punta Suarez

Bird spotting Punta Suarez swallow tailed gull

Bird spotting Punta Suarez nasca booby

Bird spotting Punta Suarez

Bird spotting Punta Suarez nasca booby

Bird spotting Punta Suarez nazca booby

Bird spotting Punta Suarez nasca booby

Bird spotting Punta Suarez nasca booby

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