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Details in the snow – Részletek a hóban
This morning, the snow blanketed the garden and the neighborhood. It’s early February, and we have a snow day!
Breakfast ideas – Mit együnk reggelire?
Eating well is something I aim for. It might not happen all the time, but I make sure it starts with eating a good and satisfying breakfast. For me, breakfast is a priority, the most important meal of the day. It provides my body and brain with fuel, and it defines my day and sets the intentions for it.
Against winter blues – Téli szomorúság ellen
How to deal with the gray January skies in Seattle? Explore the beautiful Arboretum where the striking colors of the winter blooming shrubs and trees will put you in a good mood.
Simple cranberry sauce – Egyszerű tőzegáfonya szósz
Unique taste, full of vitamin C, adjustable to your liking, and can bring a festive feeling of the holidays to your table. It’s easy to make, it’s quick, can be made ahead, and keeps for a few days in the refrigerator.
New Year postcards – Újévi képeslapok
Happy New Year, everyone! – Boldog új évet kívánok!
My food moments in 2018 – Ételek, pillanatok 2018-ban
A little luxury in Tana – Egy kis luxus Tanában
When you are on the streets of Antananarivo (Tana) – the capital of Madagascar – for the first time, you don’t really know what to expect in terms of your accommodation. We spent four nights here in two, completely different hotels. Both felt a little bit out of place.
Rainforest leaves – Levelek az esőerdőben
I was overwhelmed by the beauty off the leaves of the majestic rainforest on the tropical island of Nosy Mangabe on Madagascar.
A forester in Madagascar – Egy erdész Madagaszkáron
Written by my husband, Steve: Okay, I have a confession to make. Even though I am a trained wildlife biologist, my actual (first) degree reads; “Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources.” It mostly reflects the fact that I obtained my degree through the College of Forest Resources at the University of Washington, not that I was planning on becoming a professional forester!
Andasibe-Mantadia National Park – Andasibe-Mantadia Nemzeti Park
Would you be able to describe the world-famous indri? It’s one of the largest living lemurs, lives only on Madagascar, it’s the only tailless lemur, and has a peculiar loud call. One place where you can find it is this national park.
Vakôna Forest Lodge and “Lemur Island” – A Vakôna erdei ház és a lemúr sziget
The Vakôna Forest Lodge close to Andasibe provides not only accommodation, but also a tour of its private reserve. We arrived here, in east-central Madagascar, after a three-hour drive from Antananarivo. We were eager to explore the reserve and have some fun.