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13 miles (21 km), 3,800 feet of elevation gain (1,200 meters), two 4,000-foot peaks, and 10 hours on the trail — Mount Whiteface and Passaconaway Loop in New Hampshire was a serious challenge. Our favorite part was the final stretch up Mount Whiteface, with a steep, rocky climb that starts at the exposed ledge in this photo. It's part of the notorious Terrifying 25 (T25), a collection of New Hampshire's most challenging and intimidating hiking trails. Two days later, I'm still sore, but I loved it!
La Sagrada Familia and Torre Agbar, seen from a rooftop bar.
Drupal Association Board members walking through El Born district in Barcelona.
Saw this while wandering through Barcelona. Not your typical Barcelona scene, but it brought a smile to my face.
With summer coming to a close, we've had a mix of warm and cool days. Today was warmer, so we biked to a nearby farm and enjoyed their homemade ice cream.
I had a lot of fun trying disc golf for the first time with my friend Ben. Walking through the woods from basket to basket while catching up on life made it more than just a game — it was a really nice outdoor experience!
We hiked 16 kilometers (10 miles), doing our best to avoid the main road. We were hoping to find a trail along the beach and the cliffs that Normandy is known for. Vanessa was determined to avoid the road, even if it meant trekking through fields and crawling under electric barbed wire fences meant for cows. While we reached the cliffs, we never found the cliffside trail and still spent half the hike on the road.
Our camping trip in Normandy unexpectedly led us to Petites-Dalles Beach. To our surprise, we discovered that this was the exact location where Claude Monet painted his masterpiece, Cliffs of Les Petites-Dalles. Standing in the exact spot where Monet once set up his easel, on this quiet, untouristy beach, was an unexpected thrill. It made me appreciate how this landscape has inspired people for centuries. The moment became even more special when we learned that Monet's work is now housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston — only a few miles from our home, yet worlds apart from where it was created.
The evening was still warm, yet a subtle chill hinted at the approach of fall. Our campsite dinner was delayed as we struggled to get the charcoal grill started. Eventually, with our hair and clothes smoky, we sat down as fresh fish cooked on the grill. While we waited, we played music and sipped cheap wine from plastic wine glasses. In the end, this is what camping is all about.
On our camping trip in New Hampshire, we set up our tent by a creek. My favorite moment was at night when Jenny spotted the space station and shouted, "Look!". As we all looked up, a shooting star streaked across the sky. I think it was my first time seeing one.
We spent a few days exploring New York, and since Stan is a sneakerhead, we checked out some sneaker stores. Every time I walked in, the employees would immediately size up my shoes. I've never felt so quickly judged and dismissed. I learned that some pairs can fetch over $50,000. The experience was eye-opening, revealing a world I knew nothing about.
Our favorite part of our family vacation was the sunny afternoons on Lake Bomoseen in Vermont. For Axl and Stan, those afternoons were all about wakeboarding.
Captain Vanessa at the helm.
Solitude for breakfast at a 1950s diner in Vermont.
One of the standout features of Lake Bomoseen in Vermont is its restaurant right on the lake, where you can dock your boat and step right into a relaxed dining experience, complete with a stunning sunset over the lake.
Fireworks illuminate the sky and ocean at Cape Cod on the 4th of July. What I love about this photo is not just the fireworks, but also the person on the jetty lighting them.
I enjoyed a beautiful evening at a waterfront restaurant in Burgas, Bulgaria.
I spent a few days in Bulgaria for an offsite with the Drupal Core Committers. It was my first time visiting Bulgaria, and I came away really liking the country. The Cyrillic alphabet made the experience even more interesting.
It's been two years since our last van camping adventure, and here is the morning scene: sore legs from a long bike ride the day before, a half-finished bottle of wine, toothbrushes drying, a Bluetooth speaker playing good tunes, eggs ready to boil, and fresh coffee brewing in the background. The photo may not win any awards, but to me, it's pretty perfect.
We spent a few days camping on Texel, a Dutch island. We hiked over 12 km (7.5 miles) across beaches and dunes, cycled more than 40 km (25 miles) on scenic roads, explored local villages, and enjoyed BBQs on our portable charcoal grill — all while trying to embrace the unusually chilly, overcast June weather.
Just before she left, we gave the birthday girl a bunch of balloons. Her smile said it all!
Just like my sons, I spent hours at my desk during exams. Mostly studying, but also dreaming about all the things I'd rather do once summer vacation started.
Watching my kids study for their high school exams made me reflect on how much of our lives we spend studying. It's a significant part of life, yet often overlooked. Even though I spent 24 years in school, I realized I don't have any photos of myself studying. So, I grabbed my camera and took some photos of my kids hard at work. One day, they might appreciate looking back at these moments and seeing how hard they worked and how much they grew.
Baddý kicking off the 20th edition of DrupalJam in The Netherlands and about to welcome me to the stage. DrupalJam was a fantastic event with great energy, engaging conversations, excellent presentations, and reconnecting with old friends.
Stan smiling as we sing "Happy Birthday" to him.
After nearly a decade of dreaming about it, we finally bought a Big Green Egg. We are breaking in this culinary legend with its first roast — a pork shoulder that will be smoked over 8 hours today. Wish us luck!
My solar panel and Raspberry Pi Zero 2 are set up on our rooftop deck for testing. Once it works, it will be mounted properly and permanently.
Hiked 5 miles (8 kilometers) along the Oregon coast in Ecola State Park, famous for its "sea stacks", or rock formations in the ocean.
Over the years, I traveled to Iceland, Sweden and Norway to see the aurora borealis but never succeeded. Then, last night, I saw it for the first time in Oregon, of all places.
Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach in Oregon.
Playing board games at the Skamania Lodge in Washington.
Playing board games at the Skamania Lodge in Washington.
A solar panel being tested on the floor in our laundry room. Upon connecting it, it started charging a battery right away. It feels truly magical. Of course, it won't stay in the laundry room forever so stay tuned for more ...
Ben and Ione celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary at the "Spiegeltent" in Rijkevorsel, Belgium, where their married life began ten years ago.
Axl preparing dinner in the evening light.
Surf rescue board on standby at Avalon Beach near Sydney, Australia.
I visited Sydney to participate in Drupal South, the main Drupal event in Australia and New Zealand. During the trip, I also had the opportunity to meet with the Sydney Opera House, which uses Drupal and Acquia Cloud for their website.
A traffic guard directs vehicles and pedestrians at a busy intersection in Kyoto, Japan.
The Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan.
Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo, one of the world's busiest intersections and epitome of urban hustle.
The geese are back in Boston. Warm and sunny days are coming!
Stan has been excited all week for our raclette night in the French Alps. And true to tradition, he ate more raclette than anyone else. Stan, the raclette-champion, strikes again!
View from our rental apartment in Les Arcs, France. We got up early to prepare breakfast for our family and saw the sky turn purple as the sun came up.
We hosted Owen Lansbury, the current Chair of the Drupal Association, at our house while he was in Belgium for a conference. We talked about Drupal for hours and shared a wonderful dinner together.
Getting mic'd up for a discussion on the future of digital healthcare with Jeff Walpole (CEO of Phase2) and Deanna Ballew (SVP of DXP & AI at Acquia) at our Boston headquarters.
Enjoyed my first Burns Night with friends dressed in kilts, haggis, authentic bagpipe music, toasts, and thoughtful poetry.
Feeling fortunate to have shared yet another Christmas with my 95-year-old Oma!
This Christmas is really special for us because it's the first time we're celebrating in our new home in Belgium. The table is ready and waiting to welcome our family.
Hanging lights on the Christmas tree.
Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday, mostly because it's focused on spending time together and enjoying food, rather than being centered around gifts or materialism. The tradition of preparing a turkey together captures the true spirit of Thanksgiving.
