Uitgevlogen!!!

And this morning they fledged!!

uitgevlogen!!

New Life in Our Yard

When we got back from our vacation, 2 of the 4 eggs had hatched. Lets hope this year they have a happy end.

Our Buddhist Squirl

When we got home from our vacation, there were still some prayer flags left. I assume the squirl's nest is nicely padded now? Here's a few more pictures of our Buddhist Squirl:

Voorjaarsvakantie 2012

We zijn net terug van een week vakantie op een cruiseschip, de MSC Magnifica. Binnenkort komen de foto's op het blog! Stay tuned!!!

Day 8 - Back in Venice

Time to say Goodbye........ We had to be out of our cabin by 07:30 AM while still cruising, that was a bit of a pain. So we had an early breakfast and enjoyed the approach to Venice from our breakfast table. Disembarkation was a timeconsuming something, but well organized. By the time we were allowed to check out, we were off the ship in no time. Our car was still in the car park just as we had left it there. And that was the end of our cruise! Just 7 more hours in the car and we would be home.......


Pictures under construction!!!! Stay tuned!

car is still there.....
MSC Magnifica and the terminal in the back

not that much luggage......

final view from the car towards the MSC Magnifica

Day 7 - Dubrovnik, Croatia

In Dubrovnik we were taught a lesson in "how to park your 293 meter cruiseship backwards into an available parkinglot in the harbour". Respect! In the harbour the ship made a 140° turn, then moved backwards and sidewards into its parking position. I was impressed.....


The other surprise was that we were parking right next to the world's third largest motor yacht (155 meter), the Al Said, owned by the Sultan of Oman. It was accompanied by it's supportship, the Fulk Al-Salamah (136 meter). No sign of the Sultan though, but the crew was busy scrubbing the helicopter deck.......


We took a shuttle bus into the old town of Dubrovnik, a 10 minute ride from our ship. Dubrovnik is beautiful and so clean, it is hard to imagine that only 20 years ago there was a war going on 


Pictures under construction!!!! Stay tuned!

Fulk Al-Salamah & Al Said @ Dubrovnik

Naomi, Nelson & Hans @ Dubrovnik

Damage caused by the war 1991/1992 in Dubrovnik

approach to Dubrovnik

another film crew......

180° view of MSC Magnifica

MSC Magnifica & Al Said

180° View of Deck 13

Deck 13

Hans @ Deck 16

leaving Dubrovnik

wizz kid at far right.......

Day 6 - At Sea

On our way to Dubrovnik.....

Pictures under construction!!!! Stay tuned!