In the hills of California. On a beautiful Sunday in the hills of California, Brian & Jeannette got hitched. I had the privilege of hanging out with the darling couple and their family in advance of the big event, artfully dodging the mothers’ subtle invitations for me to make myself useful with the flower arrangements […]
Read More Jeannette & BrianThe happy couple had flown me out to California for their wedding, but I was by no means content to idly bask in their hospitality during the days beforehand. I’ve mentioned before that my favourite part of a wedding is the preparation, when families and friends come together to make decorations and share the anticipation. […]
Read More Jeannette & Brian’s Rehearsal DinnerFor those who aren’t familiar: on Queen’s Day (which is NOT the queen’s birthday), every citizen is given a free market license, turning the country into a giant yard sale. Days in advance, folks (mostly kids) stake out prime plots along the city’s high streets and spend the day hawking second-hand bric-a-brac for a pittance. […]
Read More Queen’s Day 2012A narrow old path, steep and lined with stacked flatstone, leads up to the old seat of the local bishopry, now thoughtfully transformed into a cafe where tired and thirsty travelers can take their ease. I am still a spawning wreck under this fierce hayfever. My nose is a disgusting faucet, my eyes are ferret-red, […]
Read More Bernkastel-KuesToday, with the boyfriend and some buddies, I visited the Elf Fantasy Fair. It turned out to be a little more expensive than we’d thought, and we didn’t really take note of any events or special speakers. It was lovely just enjoying the weather, the beautiful scenery at Kasteel Haarzuilens and of course the jaw-dropping […]
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