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Every night should be Slow Music night

There are not many Famous Belgians, but Adolphe Sax is one of the lucky few.  In 1841, he invented the saxophone, an unique combination of power and agility.  Yet a contra-bass saxophone still weighs in at a whopping 20 kg – and only around 25 exist in the world today.

All the more reason to be absolutely amazed by bass saxophonist Colin Stetson‘s solo at the beginning of the night!  First, Shara Worden (aka My Brightest Diamond) opened the evening, seated at the piano, urging us to ‘Slow Down’ with her enchanting voice.  In case anyone was still unclear about the theme of the night, Colin was there to reinforce the message. Like a snake charmer, he hypnotized the audience. One minute became five, five turned into ten and then time just stopped. Continue reading Every night should be Slow Music night

Europe vs Australia

Sometimes people who plan to visit us, ask if it would be possible to travel around and see all of Australia…in 2 weeks.
Our answer usually is this:

Yes there are 2 big deserts in this country/continent.  But still, if you would like to see the main sights, it would take you at least 8 weeks, traveling in a big 8-shape, going down from Darwin to Adelaide (or up the other way around).  Add to that Tasmania in the south and you could have seen it all in 10 weeks if you like…

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xmas tree down-under

summer christmas tree 

My mum always decorates the most gorgeous christmas tree and prepares a gigantic sumptuous meal for our little family! On christmas day, my father lights the fireplace and we huddle around watching mellow disney movies!

For me, that’s christmas. Cold outside, our family celebrating and feeling warm inside.
And every year, no matter how tough times were, they made sure there were (too many) presents for me and my sister.

That’s why this year, on the other side of the world, I’m having a little trouble getting into the christmas spirit. But summer holidays are approaching and so yesterday we decorated our tree. No gorgeous pine tree, just the tree in our backyard. With 30 degrees outside it’s hardly that christmas feeling, but it’s made me appreciate my mum and dad all the more for every christmas we spent together.