“Meyrueis, Lozère, June 26, 1977. Hot and overcast. I take my gear out of the car and put my bike together. Tourists and locals are watching from sidewalk cafés. Non-racers. The emptiness of those lives shocks me.” That’s the opening paragraph of Tim Krabbé’s novel, De Renner (1978), translated out of the Dutch by Sam… Continue reading “On a bike, your consciousness is small”: a book review
Year: 2005
Why Nations Go to War – A book Review
The book of Stoessinger Why Nations Go to War opened very many historical facts that were in shadow until today. Starting from the introduction part I have already noticed the author’s unusual approach to the matter. Looking for a deeper understanding of insight he realized that it can be a pattern leading to its healing.… Continue reading Why Nations Go to War – A book Review
The Charm of Retiring in Italy
Did you ever consider retiring in Italy? You may not have realized it, but this is probably one of the best locations you could choose for retirement. For one thing, it’s very well connected by air and a number of steamship lines that operate between New York and Naples or Genoa. The Italian government has… Continue reading The Charm of Retiring in Italy
Above Me Only Sky – impossible to ignore Mount Teide
Living on the north west coast of Tenerife, it’s impossible to ignore Mount Teide. Its vast presence looms over the La Orotava Valley like a monolithic Guardian Angel; reassuring me with its presence and a constant reminder that, unlike the thousands of visitors who every week take the cable car to within 500 metres of… Continue reading Above Me Only Sky – impossible to ignore Mount Teide
Santa Úrsula – Fit for a king
Santa Úrsula is a thriving shopping and commercial centre, richly endowed with excellent restaurants and all manner of retail outlets. Furthermore, on every other garage door and garden gate, the ‘se vende vino’ signs invite you to buy locally produced wines. In short, Santa Úrsula is a great place to eat, drink and shop; for… Continue reading Santa Úrsula – Fit for a king