Archeology

Archeology, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

After an initial attempt where they mostly just demolished the field, now they are back. The field is frozen and it looks like there is no obvious damage. Apart for the digging of course.

Gravenburg

Gravenburg, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Walking around Gravenburg and looking towards Vinkhuizen.

Impressive sunset

Impressive sunset, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

It looks like the day is preparing for the possibility of northern lights tonight. If only the clouds disappear more...

Blue skies

Blue skies, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Along the van Starkenborghcanal the skies are clearer than here in Reitdiephaven

Less wet

Less wet, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Around the sugar factory in Hoogkerk it is less wet than here in Reitdiephaven.

Lake at dusk

Lake at dusk, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Through the twigs the lake looks darker than in real life.

Loon lake

Loon lake, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

The ducks fly up as we approach.

Have a seat

Have a seat, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Less inviting idea now with the high water, rain and heavy wind.

Toad or frog?

Toad or frog?, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Whatever the name or species, it was sitting in the middle of a quiet road. I was too chicken to pick it up and move it.

Now what?

Now what?, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

It has taken one whole day to lay the concrete slabs. Now they are moving earth around. What are they planning to do here?

Grayish green

Grayish green, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

It's less gray than yesterday but still the grayness is upon us. Good that we had two bright and fresh cold days earlier this week.

What are they doing?

What are they doing?, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Since two days they are reshuffling the construction material storage but what are they going to do with these concrete slabs?

Groningen

Groningen, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

The red boat in the harbour is named Groningen which is a good name for a red boat.
See: http://bit.ly/xoPKZr

I want to wake up...

I want to wake up..., a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

I want to wake up in a city that never sleeps, sang ol' blue eyes. Me, I like waking up with a fiery red sunrise in a city that slept nice and quietly. Or however a city pretends to sleep.

Wintery Heemwerd

Wintery Heemwerd, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

With the same truck as on the previous picture.

Hoogkerk and moon

Hoogkerk and moon, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

A winter picture in the direction of Hoogkerk with the moon still visible.

Callantsoog church

Callantsoog church, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Bathing in the last rays of sun on this warm, sunny Sunday the church here in Callantsoog looks very friendly.

Meadow

Meadow, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Approaching the carpark by foot on the bicyclepath one passes this meadow.

Beachlight

Beachlight, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Reflection of light on the wet beach.

Beach

Beach, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Blue skies and a very warm sun make for excellent winter Sunday beach walking weather.

Stupid seagull

Stupid seagull, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Actually, seagulls are always stupid so it goes without saying.

Gravenburg

Gravenburg, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Walking on the concrete path through the meadows towards Gravenburg.

Waiting

Waiting, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

My appointment is in 12 minutes and before I go in I kill some time taking pictures.

Tavenier

Tavenier, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

The former Huize Tavenier just before the next bus passes.

Mist and mill

Mist and mill, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Bicycling back from shopping in Zuidhorn -easier now with a tailwind- my glasses stay cleaner and I can see the sun occasionally peeping through the mist. Not so visible here, though.

Farm De Wijde Blik

Farm De Wijde Blik, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

The wide view becomes quite narrow in the mist.

Moon, chandelier and me

Moon, chandelier and me, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Another reflection in the window on this misty morning. Actually, it looks pretty vague.

Expanded land

Expanded land, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

It's getting darker on the land expansion behind the dike at Noordkaap.

Noordkaap

Noordkaap, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

The sun is setting above the fields behind Uithuizermeeden.

Coloured houses

Coloured houses, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

This time we see the coloured houses from the other side of the wind-swept harbour.

Surviving the storm indoors

Surviving the storm indoors, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Because the storm was very strong last night we took the Buddha and plants indoors last night.

Coloured houses

Coloured houses, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

The houses in the neighborhood. Some are vacuumed by blondes in pink bathrobes.

Icelandic fish

Icelandic fish, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

An Icelander wouldn't eat fish this old. But we tell ourselves that it tastes better when it comes from Iceland.

Mirror window

Mirror window, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Reflecting the lamp.

Heemwerd

Heemwerd, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

A view on the Heemwerd neighbourhood from the Reitdiep.

Hoogkerk in the light

Hoogkerk in the light, a photo by XPeria2Day on Flickr.

Just a bit too late because I had to get my phone. But still an almost iconic picture of the sugar factory.