I hurry along the narrow path. The rain has finally overtaken me, here in the relative wilderness at the edge of Reading. I know there will be a place to shelter around the corner. There it is, the plane tree. Knobbly, lopsided and with branches that almost reach the ground. Hugging it would take four …
Back to the wild
A Dutch cow, Hermien, was on the news because she escaped from a transport to a slaughterhouse six weeks ago, and has been living in the woods ever since. Another news item was about a cow in Poland who escaped and joined a herd of wild bison. The Party for the Animals is raising money to …
Shaken up
It’s our first morning on Chiloé. We are halfway through our breakfast when my teaspoon suddenly starts dancing on its saucer. At the same time it seems like someone is at banging on the door. Surprised, we feel that the floor is shaking. It is only then that we realize the whole house is shaking. …
Adventures in Patagonia
The moment I pull the brand new inca hat with pink accents over my ears, my holiday has started. We have taken a break from the work to explore a bit of Patagonia for a couple of days. In Coyhaique the rain is pouring down, but soon we are high and dry in a car …
A different view
History is written by the victors. This applies to what we humans do to each other as well as to our treatment of other species. As humans, we see ourselves as the measure of all things. However, I think the world is more beautiful if we broaden our mind. In an interview with NRC, Frans …
Theology at sea
Last week, we have been sailing on the Dutch IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea. We enjoyed the panoramic views with beautiful cloud formations. Birds could be seen everywhere, looking for fish or busy keeping an eye on their children. The moon rose full and bright orange when we anchored at the Lorenz locks. The weather …