Holidays with a purpose

08/04/2019

The way things used to be..
Life on North Stradbroke Island.

30/03/2019

"a small piece of paradise"

21/03/2019

Goodmorning.

21/02/2019

The Van is packed and we are ready. Ready to chase a very big swell, cyclone Oma is due to hit the east coast of Oz over the coming days. I have been looking forward to this moment for some time now. Can’t wait!

12/02/2019

Zürich by winter. The nice side.

27/01/2019

This pic was taken from my bedroom window here in Zürich when we received record snowfalls here in Europe.

08/01/2019

This will put a smile on your face. Beautiful sunny day, 20cm of fresh powder in one of the most breathtaking mountain ranges in the world. St. Moritz, Engadine, Switzerland.

06/01/2019

The upside of -4degree temperatures!

03/01/2019

Top of Zürich. Uetliberg, Zürich, Switzerland. Temperatur -4degrees!

11/12/2018

Weihnachtsmarkt, Bellevue, Zürich.
Christmas Markets Zürich.
Selling hot melted cheese and hot spicy wine to the masses. This was obviously a quiet day. Normally our stand sells at least 1000 raclette a day!

13/11/2018

Inspiration.
Now imagine if more people were taking the following words which are straight out of the Bible in Philippians 2. And actually truly living them out. How would your community and the larger world look like?
ˋDo nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourself. Everyone should look out not only for his own interests but also the interests of others. Consider the example that Jesus has set before us. Let his mindset become your motivation ´
It all starts right here, with me!

27/10/2018

21/10/2018

Very thankful
Quiet-time and coffee
In my little Oasis on Sunday morning.

18/09/2018

Inspiring, wise words from Denzel Washington

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01/09/2018

Quote: "Most people feel obligated to take the road that keeps them sheltered and fed, and drown out the yearning of their souls with alcohol, drugs and pills. It hurts to think about true desires when they seem too inaccessible."
Barry replies "You and your generation shape the world you want to live in. It takes courage and creativity to think outside society's box, but most changes I have seen in my 83 years have happened because people who persisted toward a dream"

30/08/2018

Quote from Kalohe Andino

Question: Well, good luck. Is there anything else you want to say, thank, or get off your chest?
"I would say get off your phones! Stop watching people live their lives and go out and live yours!"

19/08/2018

Quote "of course not everyone would want this sailing life, either, but i wish it were easier for people to pursue their own dreams and desires. I write to Barry about it in my next letter. "How can people learn their strengths, and explore their passions and potential?" I type. " My situation is an anomaly, but I recognise what most people back home are facing and it pains me. The current system devalues our dreams, unless they produce financial gains.!!!"

16/08/2018

Quote "Surrounded my natures magic, I wonder about the ways of the West, and why we live like we do back home. Most of my friends are grinding their lives away behind a desk register, paying off student loans, rent or mortgages. Most don't enjoy what they do, but everyone needs an income and the corporate ladder promises credentials and material security. Still, what is security with no freedom? Money with no time? Work without passion?"

05/07/2018

High-line at Supers.

04/07/2018

taken 5min ago!

01/07/2018

Take the time to appreciate the small wonders in life. Turn the mobiles off, turn your screens off to sit back and enjoy the beautiful screen of real life!

24/06/2018

Words of wisdom continued. Ecclesiastes 5

For dreams result from hard work and a fool's voice from many words.

The one who loves money is never satisfied with money, and whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with income.

The sleep of the worker is sweet, whether he eats a little or a lot; but the abundance of the rich permits him no sleep.

Some food for thought and reflection in this crazy and many times hectic world we live in. Take time to look around, pray, empty your thoughts and be thankful for the little things!

22/06/2018

Words of wisdom. Ecclesiastes 5

"Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few"

11/06/2018

....and this is what it looks like where I work when summer comes to town. sunday afternoon in Zürich, Switzerland!

27/05/2018

Zürich, Switzerland.

16/05/2018

Opening weekend for this years swimming season in Switzerland.The water temp is fluctuating between 9-16°C and the air temp. is around 16°C. Here I am practicing my diving skills with the warmest wetsuit I own! The river has quite a strong current and is about 6-7m deep. Surprisingly plenty of people swimming regularly without the comfort of a wetsuit!!

06/05/2018

Working as a Barista at the Winsome Hotel, Soup Kitchen in Lismore. I miss this place and most of all the awesome people I had the pleasure to meet there.

29/04/2018

Loved my work at the Winsome Hotel, Soup-Kitchen.
What a blessing this place is.

24/04/2018

On this day I joined Carlos from https://www.facebook.com/ProyectoHarapanSumbawa
He was teaching the kids basic english in the schools. I was able to show this little girl even just how to hold the pen. At this stage of her life I think she had never held even a colouring pen in her hand!

15/04/2018

This is Carlos from Harapan Sumbawa Proyek, Lakey Peak, Sumbawa. Teaching the kids english in the local village.