To Fall In Love With This Year’s Picture Perfect Fall Season!

'T Oeverbos, the Netherlands

't Oeverbos, a place with a splendid view.

Our family went here autumn last year. That day, it was too cold but sunny. We enjoyed our walk in the forest and I made beautiful photos of fall colors of all sorts. We had our lunch at the restaurant 't Oeverbos, a restaurant with a view. The place is secluded but it surprised me to see many customers having a meal, or just a drink.

Today, we went again to see the 't Oeverbos, expecting to enjoy our family day and to visit again spots that are truly remarkable to all nature lovers. Unfortunately, we just arrived and walked about 500 meters when it was starting to rain. Unlike last year, today the place appears deserted, my hand gets numb because it is very cold. I made only a few photos and we decided to get back to the car, go home, and I instantly long for a warm blanket and a hot cup of coffee.

the secluded 't Oeverbos Restaurant 

lunch (autumn last year)

The 't Oeverbos is at Maassluisdijk. It takes only 5 minutes going there from our home by car. Along the way, I love to see the flat farmland, the windmills, and the walk in the forest going to the restaurant. The 't Oeverbos is in the vicinity of the Fair Trade municipality of Vlaardingen, where I live. The restaurant serves high tea, lunch, dinner, and also opens for special functions. They have a menu for those on a diet, and for vegetarian.

Please enjoy the few photos that I am sharing. Have a nice weekend!

I Remember The Autumn Beauty In Veluwe

The ABK Huis, where we stayed.

 So, I'm back! I have enough energy today to post two blogs. Hahahaha! I posted this morning on my Google+ page one of the photos I made in Veluwe, a beautiful autumn photo. A single photo that ignites my memory, now recalling and writing about our family holiday at the Veluwe.

bike lane sign post

with my beloved Baases :) my father in law, my husband, and my son.

autumn leaves scattered everywhere.

Actually, that was not a long holiday. It was only a weekend at the Veluwe and a weekend treat of my in laws. They rented a big vacation house for the whole family. A big wooden house in the middle of the forest, and because it was autumn, I walked at the layers of the beautiful and crispy autumn leaves.

The Netherlands has many vacation places, be it in the forest, in the countryside, or at the seaside. Whichever you like to go, one thing is sure, you will definitely enjoy the tranquility and the view. I have been to many places here in The Netherlands and I would say that every place is unique, every place has something to offer, and you will see something new to every destination.

morning walk in the woods.

my baby bear

i love this!

The Veluwe is in the province of Gelderland, the sound of the name is like in a fairy tale, like Neverland. Hahahah! The Veluwe is forest-rich ridge, with woodland, and some small lakes. We went there during autumn and I was not disappointed with what I have seen. Our morning or afternoon walks in the woods were invigorating. My son was just crawling when we went there also enjoyed our stay.

we found many mushrooms in the area.

me :)

the rich autumn colors.

We stayed in ABK Huis. The house and the surrounding is exactly the same of some of the places that I have read in the book or seen in the movies. Vacation is a part of the Dutch culture. The whole year round, Dutch people take vacation. That is why, there are many vacation park and hotels in The Netherlands. Aside from the many tourists that are coming in to see this beautiful country, most Dutch people are also a good and regular clients of Dutch hotels and vacation parks.

our small dining area.

my son take a bath every morning.

i miss playing :) The receptionist heard and he said, it is a beautiful music! Hahaha They are songs from our songbook.

I want to share again with you some of the photos that I made in the Veluwe. See the beautiful autumn colors and feel the serenity of the country life.

Beautiful Autumn Colors In Broekpolder

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. -Albert Camus

I am counting the days now before my son will go back to school. And then it will be hello, September again. It is the end of a calendar summer and the autumn will begin. The air will gets a bit colder, once again, it will remind me of the chilly December wind in the Philippines. Those times when I am waiting for the convention, and the happy closing of the year.

An autumn photo in Broekpolder that I made in dry brush.

my little man

playmates :)

But all the major changes in my life had happened. I am married now, a mother, and is in a country that enjoys the four seasons. Soon the leaves will turn into an autumnal rainbow, the crispy sound of the autumn leaves once you stepped them on the ground. Most of us clinging onto any remainder of the summer, but as "ber" months unfold, we must welcome again the cold season.

finding beauty on simple things with my family.

A walk to remember. 

heart painted.

The twisted bridge. Bridges are also my favorite photography subject.

 I live in Vlaardingen, part of the province South Holland in the Netherlands. Although we are about 20 minutes drive away from the big city of Rotterdam, we have many spots here where we enjoy nature. One of the place that I love to go back to, the Broekpolder.

Bidding goodbye to summer.

Trees in vibrant colors.

A look of the countryside that is becoming alive.

Broekpolder is a recreation center in Vlaardingen. They have a golf course, playground, and a restaurant. Around the Broekpolder, people can take a walk, or go by bike, and enjoy the nature. I love this place during autumn. I have seen many beautiful autumn colors here. Colors that are warm and vibrant. A look of the countryside that is becoming alive.

Please enjoy again the photos I am sharing.