The Orphan Master's Son

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My latest book to read is "The Orphan Master's Son" by Adam Johnson, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 2013 earlier this year. The story is about a young man in North Korea who rises to become a threat to the dictator Kim Jong-il, and then tries to get his wife and step children out of the country. Sounds very intriguing. But first I have to finish my last Viveca Sten mystery set on the opposite of North Korea: Sandhamn, Sweden.

Hope Quartet is coming soon to Dutch Cinemas

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Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins, direction by Dustin Hoffman: What can go wrong? I cannot wait to see this movie. The trailer looks promising. Is it Marigold hotel goes classic (and Britain)?

Gaydar...

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Last riding day

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And time flies when you're having fun - we returned to Amsterdam. (How do you like my new Alpine Durban outfit by the way?)

Through the forrests of Siegerland

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Off Road riding

Fallen tree blocks the road - we went around it...

Dillenburg - the birthplace of Willem Nassau (of Orange)

We had a great tour in Siegerland - the sun did not show, but the temperature was fine and we had no rain. The area is full of history and some nice landscapes. I liked Sauerland better tough - little less industry and traffic, so maybe next year back a little bit up north?

Siegerland

12:29 mareku 0 Comments

We are on our way to Schmallenberg and hotel Schutte (where we stayed last year) to go on a tour in Siegenland and to flee from the chaos which will happen in Amsterdam during the crowning of Willem Alexander tomorrow.

Reason 7: the best just got even better.

14:47 mareku 0 Comments

I have been a big fan of Reason right from the start. The propellerhead guys started it all with Rebirth, which was cool but rather limited - but with Reason things got serious and now with version 7,  Reason is actually professional stuff. When I think of all the hours I played with this wonderful toy and the joy it gives me, I must admit there is probably no better (indoor) toy then this. (Outdoor is a Z1000 of course)