Friday, June 22, 2007

Chilling at Tenerife, Canary Islands - 17 September 2005

From 14 till 17 September 2005 I went for a short trip to Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. They are vulcanic islands off the African coast of Morocco. Great sunny weather. I did not see much of the island, since I was only relaxing a bit.

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Chilling at Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain - 17 September 2005


Here I am, just climbing up a bush for the fun of it. You do strange things after 4 days of relaxing and partying on Tenerife.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Tickle Time! The last day in the Belgian Ardennes - 20 May 2007

The last day in the Ardennes. A lovely sunny morning, only spoiled by a little raindrop in the afternoon. Relaxing in the garden.

Tickle Time!
Tickle Time! - Flapser's last day in Xhiermont (Stoumont) - Ardennes, Belgium - 20 May 2007

And oooh, I love being carressed and tickeled!

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Flapser goes kayaking in the river Amblève - Ardennes, Belgium - 19 May 2007

19 May we went kayaking in the river Amblève and started at Coo. I was so excited and a bit scared, since I'm not a good swimmer.
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In front of the waterfalls of Coo
Waterfalls of Coo - Flapser goes kayaking in the Amblève - Ardennes, Belgium - 19 May 2007

We went for an afternoon of kayaking in the river Amblève in the Belgian Ardennes. We started at Coo. Here you see me at the waterfalls of Coo. The starting point of our wet kayaking tour.


Sitting on a rock in the river
Sitting on a rock in the river - Flapser goes kayaking in the Amblève - Ardennes, Belgium - 19 May 2007

We were about to start our kayaking trip. I was excited and had to go, but I could not hear the others, since the waterfalls behind me were making too much noise.
Fortunately they did not forget to take me with them.


Looking at the kayaks passing by
Looking at the kayaks - Flapser goes kayaking in the Amblève - Ardennes, Belgium - 19 May 2007

Half way kayaking on the Amblève river we stopped. One of the kayaks turned over, so it was filled with water. While one of my friends was struggling with his kayak, I climbed up the shore and up a tree to have an overview of the kayaks passing by.


Kayak upside down
Kayak upside down - Flapser goes kayaking in the Amblève - Ardennes, Belgium - 19 May 2007

I was helping my friend a bit with turning over his kayak to get rid of all the water that was inside. I think he appreciated my efforts, though I did not contribute much. At least I kept dry feet. He did not.


With our kayaks
With our kayaks - Flapser goes kayaking in the Amblève - Ardennes, Belgium - 19 May 2007

At last.. After some hours of paddling we made it to the bridge where we had to get off. I still had dry feet. Here you can see all the kayaks of our group.
It was great fun! Not too much splashing around though..


Kayak close-up
Kayak close-up - Flapser goes kayaking in the Amblève - Ardennes, Belgium - 19 May 2007

I was a bit tired and felt my fluffy muscles after kayaking for a few hours. But I enjoyed it! Hence the big smile. Always a big adventure for a little sheep.

Monday, June 18, 2007

Flapser's having a Belgian barbeque - 18 May 2007

After the hiking and walking through the High Fens, we thought we'd deserve a nice barbeque. So that's what we did that night.

We had a big garden near the house we rented in Xhiermont, Stoumont. We were on top of the hill, so you could see all the green forests and farmlands on the surrounding hills. And again no rain!
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Barbeque preparations
Barbeque preparations - Barbeque in Xhiermont (Stoumont) - Ardennes, Belgium - 18 May 2007

I was excited and waiting for the barbecue. They've put up a little chair with pillow just for me. At the end of the table. I'm a bit to small to carry all the food and charcoal around, so I did not have to help the others. I really enjoyed it!


In my own little chair
In my own little chair - Barbeque in Xhiermont (Stoumont) - Ardennes, Belgium - 18 May 2007

That night we were having a barbeque. They managed to get me a chair with pillow in almost my size. Nice and comfortable! The barbeque was great as well. See me sitting there, happily smiling...