People and Places

Items of interest from Australia and Europe

Alkmaar Thoughts about my birthplace

Batman An extract from the journal of John Batman, traditionally considered to be the founder of Melbourne

Dandenong Ranges (English) Photographs of a favourite beauty spot.

Dandenong Ranges (Nederlands) Photographs of a favourite beauty spot.

Flying Dutchman Recounting the legend of a ship whose captain was condemned to sail forever

Galo de Barcelos The story behind a well known rooster

Goud Goud! Goud in Victoria (Nederlands)

Hans Brinker The story of a little boy whose prompt action and endurance prevented a disastrous flood

Holland Some things that are typical of my homeland

HOME My home page

Ludwig A most eccentric monarch

Melbourne A brief history of Melbourne

Melbourne (Nederlands) Een korte geschiedenis van Melbourne

Munich A personal look at the famous city

Saint James The legend of Saint James (Santiago de Compostela)

Sint Nicholaas The story of Sint Nicholaas