Update

Ok, so here's what has been happening these past weeks:
It's done--I've finished my Master's thesis!! So if you ever wondered just how the events of September 11, 2001 influenced the mainstream Hollywood film, drop me a line.
Right after I handed in my thesis, we went on a 2-week camping trip to the beautiful Côte d'Argent (again). Lots of sun, more surfing. Got myself a great board, too--a 7'4" funboard, nicely shaped, extremely light yet with sufficient buoyancy, it's a perfect match!
And finally, I'm no longer a Twen! But I must say, standing on this side of 30, I don't feel a day older than 29! (Well, maybe two days older! ;-)
The next thing will be my final exams at the end of September, and after that--who knows! All I can say is, there's a lot of options. We'll see.

Surf's Up!

Another quiet couple of weeks have gone by, and there's a good reason for it: I had to go surfing! (And not on the Internet, either, but the real waveriding deal!) Traveling conditions were just too good to say no, so I went to the Cote d'Argent with a couple of friends. Surfing gets better--have a look:

Also, while visiting Bordeaux (btw--a really cool city!) I happened along this graffiti late one night:

If it wasn't Banksy himself, it sure looks like one of his.
And finally, this vacation marked my first experience losing a tire while driving at roughly 80 km/h. Looks a little something like this:

Everyone came out unscathed and we were all richer for the experience, so that's that.
Anyway, hope y'all are still out there. I'll catch up and keep the posts coming.
Aloha.

Back on the Map

Okay, People, it's been a while--sorry for that.
I was on vacation in Lanzarote, so there. No internet, no blogging, simple as that.
Here's a picture for your convenience:


A very nice island, and still geologically active. The last volcanic eruptions took place a mere 183 years ago, so this place is hot! Which can be put to good use, since I had lunch BBQ'd with the help of good ol' Mother Earth--they just dig a 7-meter hole in the ground, put a grill on it, and bingo--bon apetit! Quite the experience, have a look:


So, now that I'm back, let's get back to work, which means back to the old Master's thesis. Bit of a slow start there, but making progress.
Also, a couple of things happened during the last week that desperately need commenting on. So, without further ado, here we go.