I mentioned it before, I think here in 'got anything random to say', (~few might know, most probably don't) but this is the log cabin and the pond I helped building. The cabin isn't very big but it is cosy and a good asylum for me to escape to once in a while. The pond is 3 x 3 1/2 meters big and a little over a meter deep. It has a little waterfall and very soon the fish will be released into in. Big goldfish, other carp species (coy carp) and others. The cabin has a little kitchen on the left and a bed on the right. Water, fridge, heating, DVD/stereo, TV but unfortunately no bathroom. I shower, take a leak and, you know, other things unnecessary to keep within, in the house (with bathroom), which is 15 meters to the left in the photo.
The location is quite unique being near the center of Utrecht, (it's the 'painters quarter' in this city which is by far the most adorable quarter in Utrecht) but still, with this much open space and relative tranquility. Lots of students there and also with ridiculous prices of houses if buying one. A million euros for a house is quite normal around the area. Madness.
Anyway.... I like it there. The family who owns the place, I know for over 15 years and they fully accept (and understand) my awkwardness. Honest and good folk. They are folks I truly trust and they are my closest friends.
Here's another photo from a different angle.
Um.... next time we're going to lay some pavement in front a the cabin.