I found a quick cut hair dresser in the middle of a mall that looks like a ‘fast-food’ version of a hair dresser and it fascinated me. Continue reading “The ‘fast food’ hair dresser”
Category: Daily life
Zumba Masterclass
Today was the last instruction day of 2015 for our Zumba instructor ‘Eduardo’ at our gym. His last lesson was a 1 1/2 hour Masterclass for which he invited several guest instructors. One of them being my very own husband Oliver! Continue reading “Zumba Masterclass”
Another touch of home
After our Sinterklaasfeest last weekend, it was time for me to head back out to Sydney for another week at the client. And it was here that I had my own, personal touch of home experience. Continue reading “Another touch of home”
A touch of home
For everyone in the western world, Christmas is fast approaching. Well, almost everyone. Because for the Dutch, especially the kids, there is something much more important coming up first: Sinterklaas! Continue reading “A touch of home”
Running in Sydney
Running has been a hobby of mine for a few years now – maybe not always as continuously as I would like. But I do enjoy to put on my sneakers and go out to clear my head. And what better time than when I’m away on business, sitting in a boring hotel room. Continue reading “Running in Sydney”
Melbourne today – menopausal weather
Eskimo’s have many words for snow. So it is no wonder that Melbourians must have many words for the rapidly changing weather conditions. Today we experience ‘menopausal weather’. Continue reading “Melbourne today – menopausal weather”
Cost of living in Melbourne for a family
One of the questions that we had before moving to Australia is what does it cost to live in Australia?
Here is an overview of the costs that we have living in Australia. We are a family of four and live in a suburb 30 minutes from the center of Melbourne. Continue reading “Cost of living in Melbourne for a family”
At the doctor
Yesterday we suffered our first casualty of sports. Kai was playing soccer at school when he fell and one of his friends stepped on his hand. He was sent to the school nurse (they are called “health centre” here) for a quick check. Nothing seemed broken, so he was sent home. But since he was still in pain this morning, we figured it would be a good idea to see a doctor. Continue reading “At the doctor”
On the road again
As part of my job I am required to travel around quite a bit. The latest place I got to visit was Brisbane. Here are a few impressions. Continue reading “On the road again”
The gym adventure
We are living in Melbourne for over two months now; the house is filled, most of the organising is done, the kids are settling in at school and Oliver is flying out to Brisbane quite regularly. It is now time to start thinking about me. So time to work at next item of our Australian bucket list: the search for a gym. Continue reading “The gym adventure”
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