I found this photo in a box full of old photos.
No, I didn’t. I took it today, when we went to the ‘Buiten Bezig Dag’, a fair that was held in the grounds of Havezathe Mensinge in Roden. (A ‘havezathe’ is a fortified building, originally a large farm. In the 17th century you had to be the owner of a havezathe in order to be able to get a knighthood.)
Buiten = Outside
Bezig = Busy
Dag = Day
We didn’t know what to expect, but hey… the weather was nice, we had a couple of hours to spare (a luxury), and I thought it might be a fun opportunity to take some photos. On our way there we followed this beautiful old car. Until it took a left turn where we had to take the right one.
As we were at the entrance of the fair, we encountered some friends of us who were just leaving. We hadn’t seen them for a while and it was nice to have a little chat with them at such an unexpected place and time.
Interesting…
And this smartly dressed gentleman was doing something intriguing…
…something I’ve done myself a couple of times; although I’ve never dressed up for the occasion…
He was dowsing. In Dutch that is ‘wichelroedelopen’.
I’ve used a dowsing rod to find water. Long story. And, although I was quite sceptic, I’ve discovered that it actually works.
These rather attractive guys are architects.
I liked their inventive use of straw to keep the wind from blowing their designs all over the place.
They also had a market stall, but used this as their ‘office’.
More mad hats…
But I dó know that the little stall in the background is the smallest ‘poffertjeskraam’ I’ve ever seen.
More about that in the next ‘100 things I love about the Netherlands’-post. (Mr. Rhymeswithplague will be very pleased. As far as I know ‘poffertjes’ are a real Dutch speciality.)
There was lots more fun stuff going on at this ‘Busy Outside Day’-fair. More about that in the next post.
Don’t miss it…
You and a camera go together like peaches and cream - smooth! You could offer the first picture up for Sepia Saturday, you know?
ReplyDeleteWater witchers make a good living in arid areas. Some claim anyone can do it.
ReplyDeleteI've seen pans such as the ones in the pinks stall, but never knew what they were for until today.
This does look like fun!! Love the hats.
ReplyDeleteJinksy,
ReplyDeleteAh, thank you. I'm beginning to know how to work the camera. Only 'beginning' mind you. So many settings to choose from etc.
I know about Sepia Saturday and I will enjoy reading your posts for that ;-)
IT,
Anyone can be a water witcher. We had builders in for some major work and needed to know where the water mains were. One of the guys knew how to do this, using copper wire, and he taught me. It's really weird, but it works. We've located the pipes running under our front garden.
Pam,
Yeah, but I wouldn't wear one of those. Would you?
I love that metal art flowers fused plant holder thing... LOVE it! ...
ReplyDeleteFabulous day out in lovely surroundings. I like the mad hats, particularly the one the stallholder was wearing.
ReplyDeleteLovely day, thanks for taking me.
ReplyDeleteAre poffertjes the same as puefferkes?
Puefferkes are for eating.
looks like a fun day... lovely photos and post.
ReplyDeleteI love those hats! Especially the first one, it's so festive and fun! Not sure whether I would wear it though...
ReplyDeleteWhattt Funnn!!! I loved it all!Great photos!
ReplyDeleteKK