Richard And Jo Demeester's photos

Day one in Almaty, after an all night flight and a morning dozey nap, we headed out on a perfect cultural immersion, the local produce market. This very significant market is known as the "Green Bazaar". While we had more colour splashed across the screen in some of our other photos, particularly the spices, this one stood out because of the beautiful faces.

So, Bomba filled up for August with all sorts of Randoms. This household was a combination of some with holiday homes here, and some extended family. Smelling a barbecue on, I peered over our terrace to sticky-beak. I was spotted, conversed with, and minutes later, we were invited in for a drink. Which became a few, some bruschetta, a glass or three of wine, spaghetti ragout, and grappa to chase it all down. We brought some home made chocolate icecream. A memorable dinner indeed... although I do struggle to remember the exact manner in which it wrapped up!

Post zipline, exploring the delightful town of Pacentro.

Myself, Tim, Jo, Kate, Katie, and Paul

The start was gentle enough, and it meant there was time to take in what was happening. Enjoy the view, and relish the ride.

I don't know if she was using us as a distraction to what was about to happen, but she looks like she's having fun.

Even if we had wanted to go home early, it would have been a challenge. Walking through the centro storico on my way to get some food, I came to our house to find musicians set up on the steps.

There were 14 or so stalls, scattered through the old town of Bomba. All sorts of food and drink choices, and thousands of people. An amazing feeling to find Bomba full, bustling, so alive. The traditional events are returning.

Our upstairs room received a new paint job, and new colour scheme. Jo had plans for the ceiling, and through a friend, we were introduced to a local artist who came and did an amazing "flourish" in each corner. We love the result.

The best thing about the concert was how much the crowd got into it. The atmosphere was amazing.

When you need a good amount of wine, by the litre, drop in to the local Cantina and bring your own container.

Buonanotte is an abandoned village near our home. A number of art installations are dotted around the village. With Jax and Steve.

Best was our last stop for the Netherlands. We flew out of Eindhoven, back to Rome.