This story, set in the Norwegian mountains, is of me and 200 snowkiters from more than 20 countries (including myself) fighting the elements and battling each other on a massive snowcapped plateu of Hardangervidda.
Toast to ‘Ulalena
There is a Wind and Rain particular to Maui that rises at twilight. The ancient Hawaiian name for this is ‘Ulalena and it whispers of other places and other times, both mythical and real. It is hopeful and cleansing and it blows between daylight and night, between times and worlds.
Mother Boone
A big fat toad jumped ahead and led the trail through the dark, misty jungle. I had no idea where the toad and my dear friend from college, Daria Boone’s mum, were taking me. But as soon as we reached the gazebo, a little hut with a big doublebed and a bathtub, with only mosquito nets separating the room from the jungle, the hairs on my skin raised like obedient soldiers. There is something about this gazebo, a short walk from the house by the tree on “The Land”…
The Sea of Life
Pictures of magical Maui…
Three days in LA
Three contrasty days to my previous beach-months? Oh yeah.
Three girls staying with Alex: the supermodel Gitte, the dancer Ane and the backpacker (moi). Alex Herron is known for directing musicvideos for stars like Kylie Minogue, Pitbull and Basshunter, but is known to me for his good heart, honesty and hospitality. Last night, 300 meters away from Alex’s appartment in Hollywood Boulevard, celebrities walked down the red Oscar-carpet.
Chinagirl in the sky
The American immigration officer: “Why do you look Chinese at this photo? This is not you! Come with me for an extra security check.”
Some more DR-photos
So long!
Till we meet again…
To sum up my stay in Cabarete:
Home – away from home.
A new passion – for (wave)surfing.
My first love – Music! I’ve finally in my life started practicing guitar.
Nammm – homemade recipes from “mama” (oatmeal and cucumber-juice).
Friends – for life. Locals and travelers.
Parties – crazy ones with no alcohol but with lot’s of booty-shaking.
Balsam – for the soul. Yoga, walks, good talks, training, kiting, surfing, tea with honey.
Quote – I’LL BE BACK…
(Some of) The Folks
Reiner – The german Mr.Niceguy who recently sold his business and house to migrate to the Dominican Republic. Before leaving he gave different colored post-it notes to his family and friends; one color for each person. He invited them to stick the post-its onto the items they wanted; the DVD-player, the TV, the stereosystem – everything there. The only rule was that they could only collect the items after he had left. He wanted to keep his home till the bitter(sweet) end, before heading off to a new unknown start here in Cabarete.
Snaps from the day
Updates from Cabarete will follow, but first some photos from today. The boys are practicing for this weeks 10th “Master of the Ocean”. Who’s best in all the watersports; surf, kitesurf, SUP, windsurf? We’ll see…
