This was apparently one of the driest and sunniest Marchs ever here… and I can’t disagree. For a month that’s often very dreary and meh, we were lucky to have sunshine and often warm temperatures most days.
So… here are some pictures of Suzi doing here favourite thing- sunbathing!
Happy spring, everyone xx
Since coming home from Mauritius we’ve spent November enjoying some little trips around the area with Suzi. It’s been fun to catch the end of the Fall Colors as well as discover some new pretty places, and Suzi also enjoyed it, I think! These are some of our favourites…
We took Suzi to the beach for the first time. The beach at Burgh Haamstede is accessible to dogs from October to March. There are some steep steps to get there but Suzi managed, she wasn’t too sure about the cold sea though! Of course, if you’re going without dogs the summer is also really nice, but will be busy. This time of year on European beaches there is a calmer, more brooding atmosphere which we really enjoy.
Also in Burgh Haamstede, we discovered this lovely lake and woodlands you could explore. There are paths all the way around, and we were lucky to catch the end of the Fall Colors there (they were really nice this year, all the oranges and reds you could wish for). Dogs are allowed here too, on a lead.
There is also another woodland area that we walked through with Dad, and there there are various routes you can do, ranging from three to ten kilometres.
We also took Suzi to some lake areas nearby. On a beautiful sunny morning we found ourselves at Haven Van Bommenade, which she absolutely loved. She was running around, leaping over the water, dashing up the hills… it’s dog heaven! The sun glinting off the water and turning everything golden was very special, too.
The other place we visited is only a ten minute drive from us, near the village of Drieschor. It’s basically next to the Dyke so there are some lovely views of the lake and the countryside. It is very muddy though, so dress in clothes you don’t mind if they get messy.
This area is made to explore, and Fall is one of the best seasons for it, between the auburn leaves and forests, to the golden morning sun on the lake and the grey waves of the sea skimming the pale sand. And with Suzi in tow, it was even more special.
I can’t believe it’s already December! I’ll have the last post of the year soon! Stay warm everyone xx thank you to Maya for the pretty photos
September has to be one of the best months of the year, especially when the weather cooperates! We were lucky to have almost a full month of dry weather (a record here), plus a real Indian summer too. The monkeys loved it, and spent the whole day outside, Suzi under the tree, surveying the garden, and Prune on the patio, listening to the birds and people passing by.
You know the old saying, April showers bring May flowers? Well this year it was more like May showers bring June flowers. May was so wet and cold, but most of June was warm and sunny, so perfect weather for flowers! Thought I’d share some colour here, through the photos we took of the blooms near by.
I really can’t believe that its been a year since lockdowns, social distancing and mask-wearing became the norm. A year since I started Bru Diaries, a way to share with everyone what was going on here, since there was nowhere else to go. And this is probably the longest I’ve ever been in one place, I’ve barely left Bruinisse, leave alone Zeeland! Somehow though, the days go by, and luckily I’ve come to enjoy the small things, and the moments with Prune and Suzi that I’m sure I’ll look back on one day and be grateful for.
One of my favorite things about this time of year is the arrival of a herd of wild Shetland ponies. They are brought to a nature reserve very close to our house, and it is so lovely to bike over to them, and watch them graze. Last year, a foal was a new addition to the herd, and now, he is a bit bigger, but still very cute, and loves to frolic with the other youngsters. You can see them galloping, kicking and tossing their heads, play fighting and generally having a good time. It is incredible to have these wild animals so close by, and they love the attention of having you there, watching them.
