Scheveningen Firework

Perfect Beach Weather

32C, probably the highest ever since I came to the Netherlands. I took a day off today, not because I was pissed off yesterday but just that I know the weather will be good and it is ashamed to sit in the office and counting my fingers.

Wanted to hit the beach in the afternoon but know that the heat and the UV could harm me, so I stay indoor till late afternoon.

This is the temperature when I started my car on my way to pick Johannes from work and go to the beach together.

Upon arrival at Kijkduin, we feed our stomach with some fried fish

And then strolling along the sandy beach, they are still quite a lot of people but not crowded.

Kijkduin Beach

Reflection on the sea

Our Shadows

We linger for almost an hour before heading home and the sun is still very warm at 6:30pm. Apparently tomorrow will be even warmer....

Catch of the Day - Grevelingendam

After Yerseke, we set off to the other island in Zeeland in search for oysters. Since the low tide is at 3:30pm, we have to leave Yerseke in time otherwise we will miss the window. The journey to the next island took awhile with traffic congestion for no reason and we finally arrived at 4:30pm which still leave us some time to pick up oysters...

Scenery on the way - typical high summer view with clear sky

Passed by a beach area

Grevelingendam - low tide

Searching for oysters

While I enjoying the optimum sunset - love the color of the sky at that moment and also the warm breeze

Catch of the day

4 buckets of oysters plus 2 bags full, they come in different sizes and some of them are really big and fatty

One of the jewels - so BIG and fresh....

Half of the smaller ones turned into this dish

The other half turns into Oyster omelet - based on the recipe of my mother, an adapted Thai style that uses fish sauce

My signature dish - end product

Feasting on the catch of the day....