Since the day I was born in Bruges in 1965, (Belgium), and today living near Cape Town (South Africa), the many overwhelming experiences I have lived, have shaped my soul . Travelling overland from Belgium to Zimbabwe which took four years in a 4x4, was undoubtedly one of my greatest adventures ever. Setting-up a company in a foreign country, marriage, motherhood and in August 2005, breast cancer, have all had a profound effect on who I am today.I have always been keen on languages. Over the past 10 years I have been writing primarily in English, but do intend to get back into the flair of French and Dutch, especially for travel writing.I am privileged to work from our home Cocagne at the edge of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve, where day after day I am surrounded by nature, beauty, love and joy. A most inspiring environment.
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