To be honest, I thought I had already posted about our January trip to start some renovations in Jaap's bungalow, as a gift from Astrid's deceased brother, Sander.
But no, I didn't. So this is the gist:
After years of surviving on a dorm-sized fridge, we all agreed it was time for something larger
that would still fit in the space. Astrid did the prep, while Jaap "supervised."
The same thing for a new stand-alone freezer, which needed a cabinet to protect it.
We were gone when the appliances arrived, but the photos from Jaap
proved that all Astrid's hard work paid off!
So, that was why we were there in January.
Segue now to early March when Astrid and I returned but without Jaap. Astrid didn't like the back of the freezer cabinet because it wasn't adequately stabilized. So here at home she prepared a new back which she was able to install this trip.
And, yes, it did the trick!
And with that done, we spent the rest of our time (6 days total) traipsing all over the island, "practicing" with our new "Sanders" (iPhone 15 Pro Maxes).
All the photos following, from this March trip, are with my iPhone 15 Pro Max:
Let's start with eating out!
A café in Oudeschild.
Outside that café in living color.
A café in Oosterend and, yup...I'm still on that penchant for the NOIR option.
The same café in Oosterend in living color outside, of course.
Before and after eating, as you'd guess, we were taking photos everywhere, whether at the beach (North Sea) or in the vicinity:
Again, always "practicing" with the new iPhone 15 Pro Max.
And, yes, we even visited a couple of wee churches:
This one is the Reformed Church in De Waal.
And of course, a windmill:
This one is Het Noorden near Oosterend (yes, near that café).
But the crowning success of the Texel trip this time, hands down, was my first visit to the The Slufter salt marsh, nature area. OMG. Where have I been all my life!
From L to R: The Netherlands, then Texel island, zooming in to where The Slufter is.
Using the pano option, we're looking out to the sea from the inland entrance to the salt marsh.
It totally made my day, the trip, and my new "Sander."
Enough for now to say we're both totally thrilled with our new iPhones and wonder how often we'll use our Canon PowerShot cameras going forward. Will we always want to carry BOTH cameras with us, for the rare times the Canon might actually get a better zoomed-in shot?? I guess time will tell....
Clarification: all non-collage images have been tweaked in PhotoShop,
which means they are not SOOC (straight out of camera).
Astrid did a great job on the cabinet.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing quite like a salt marsh, one of my favourite areas to visit on this island!
Astrid DID do a great job on the cabinet, Marie, indeed. I'm so proud of everything she does with her capable hands. Thank you. And, yes, there's definitely something about the salt marsh. I have a feeling it'll feel/look different the next time I visit it.
DeleteWe had some great time again at Texel and could try out the iPhones. We were so lucky with the weather, grab it while you can. The Slufter is just such an incredible place. Thank you for making this post about the little alterations we did and will finish in May. To be continued..... IHVJ.
ReplyDeleteYes, indeed, Astrid. Another "alteration" in May and then probably again another one sometime this summer. It's all coming together, thanks to Sander...and you!
DeleteWat is daar weer hard geklust en zo mooi geworden.
ReplyDeleteWeer een heerlijke en mooie serie van al die fijne plekjes op Texel.
En jullie telefoons werken echt perfect
Hartstikke bedankt, Marjolein! And thank you for following this photographic journey with us.
DeleteBeautiful work, beautiful photos! And what a gorgeous island! It reminds me a lot of the Lake Michigan coast, especially around Saugatuck. I'm so happy you all have such a charming getaway regularly.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ruth. We had been there in 2011 and loved it but then went for 12 years before seeing it again. Now we're getting into a rhythm of seeing it several times a year, which makes it a fabulous getaway. Exactly.
DeleteI love the photos from your new iPhone! These types of posts are the best, I feel I've lived vicariously through your walks around Oudeschil, Oosterend and The Slufter. Well done on the renovations. I leave all that stuff to Stephen
ReplyDeleteMost kind of you, Mandy, and thank you. I love that we can both live vicariously through each other's photos. It's what blogging is all about...and building new friendships as we go along!
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