Bouw Family
Karoline and me got married July 16, 1993 and we're the proud parents of Willem "Billy" (1993), Robert "Bob" (1995) and Max (1998). We live in Norwalk CT, USA while the oldest two boys still inhabit our Dutch mansion. Bill and Max are still in college while Bob joined the Royal Dutch Navy back in 2016.
Music is an important part of our family. Since a few years we're taping some live tracks while on vacation or when the kids visit us in the US. Typically after a nice BBQ and some cold beers the voices get looser and this is the moment recording takes place.
Many of these recordings were shared via YouTube or other social media under the label "Camping Blues"…
That's All Right Mama
My Pet
Bliss was my German Shepherd dog. Always happy and exited although she's getting older. She passed Feb 8, 2019. Still miss her.
Pedigree
Name: RENA VON BISSCHOFSHEIM
Born: December 10, 2006
Breeder: J. Minnema
Father: DEGEN OF BELLANAGARE
Mother: COCO VON MAGGENHEIM
The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories…becomes a memory
In my childhood, America was like a religion. Then, real-life Americans abruptly entered my life - in jeeps - and upset all my dreams
Mobility
Driving is one of my other passions. Own two vehicles, actually both for recreation, although the Jeep assists me perfectly in the daily commute from home to the office and back
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Fiat Ducato
Twenty years from now you will be more dissapointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade wind in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
Traveling the World
Asia: 9 countries (29%)
Europe: 14 countries (29%)
North America: 3 countries (75%)
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Key Largo, FL (USA) - May 2004 -
Key Largo, FL (USA) - May 2004 -
Juarez (Mexico) - March 2005 -
Juarez (Mexico) - March 2005 -
Prague (Czechoslovakia) - April 2005 -
Prague (Czechoslovakia) - April 2005 -
Las Vegas, NV (USA) - May 2005 -
Las Vegas, NV (USA) - May 2005 -
Tijuana (Mexico) - May 2005 -
Tijuana (Mexico) - May 2005 -
Bangkok (Thailand) - October 2006 -
Bangkok (Thailand) - October 2006 -
Koahsiung (Taiwan) - October 2006 -
Koahsiung (Taiwan) - October 2006 -
Cabuyao (Philippines) - October 2006 -
Cabuyao (Philippines) - October 2006 -
Calamba (Philippines) - October 2006 -
Calamba (Philippines) - October 2006 -
Mumbai (India) - June 2007 -
Mumbai (India) - June 2007 -
Bangalore (India) - June 2007 -
Bangalore (India) - June 2007 -
Shanghai (China) - June 2007 -
Shanghai (China) - June 2007 -
Hong Kong (China) - June 2007 -
Hong Kong (China) - June 2007 -
Seramban (Malaysia) - June 2007 -
Seramban (Malaysia) - June 2007 -
San Francisco, CA (USA) - November 2007 -
San Francisco, CA (USA) - November 2007 -
Bangkok (Thailand) - July 2008 -
Bangkok (Thailand) - July 2008 -
Manila (Philippines) - July 2008 -
Manila (Philippines) - July 2008 -
Yosemite, CA (USA) - July 2008 -
Yosemite, CA (USA) - July 2008 -
Scottsdale, AZ (USA) - July 2008 -
Scottsdale, AZ (USA) - July 2008 -
Grand Canyon, AZ (USA) - July 2008 -
Grand Canyon, AZ (USA) - July 2008 -
Mumbai (India) - January 2010 -
Mumbai (India) - January 2010 -
Taipei (Taiwan) - November 2010 -
Taipei (Taiwan) - November 2010 -
Boston, MA (USA) - June 2013 -
Boston, MA (USA) - June 2013 -
New York City, NY (USA) - October 2013 -
New York City, NY (USA) - October 2013 -
San Diego, CA (USA) - February 2014 -
San Diego, CA (USA) - February 2014 -
Hollywood, CA (USA) - March 2014 -
Hollywood, CA (USA) - March 2014 -
Houston, TX (USA) - November 2015 -
Houston, TX (USA) - November 2015 -
Chandler, AZ (USA) - May 2016 -
Chandler, AZ (USA) - May 2016 -
San Diego, CA (USA) - June 2017 -
San Diego, CA (USA) - June 2017 -
Kyoto (Japan) - November 2017 -
Kyoto (Japan) - November 2017 -
Honolulu, HI (USA) - November 2017 -
Honolulu, HI (USA) - November 2017 -
Crown Point, OR (USA) - July 2018 -
Crown Point, OR (USA) - July 2018 -
Mt Hood, WA (USA) - November 2018 -
Mt Hood, WA (USA) - November 2018
Beer is proof that God loves us and want us to be happy!
Favorite Pubs, Bars and Cafes
Café v.d. Burgt
Beek & Donk, NB (NL)
Home base for three decades. It's here where we celebrated our wedding, 50th birthday, farewell trip and much more. Famous are the Friday nights when it turns into a real sports cafe with billiards (BV "Van de Rooje"), cards and high-level dart matches
Tavern on 7
Norwalk, CT (USA)
Sports bar with great atmosphere, a wide selection of drinks and good food. Friendly staff and if you love soccer, like most of us Europeans do, the place to go. Not only live coverage of big tournaments but also scarfs of all the top European teams!
Black Duck Cafe
Westport, CT (USA)
The place to be for karaoke and live music. Great bands every Friday and Saturday evening. Beautiful scene at the Saugatuck River, great food (my favorite: Fish & Chips) and dozens of different flavors of beer (local and international).
And a few more…
Jerry Lee Lewis Cafe
Memphis, TN (USA)
My Place Sportsbar
Taipei (TW)
The Perfect Pint
New York City, NY (USA)
And last but not least some visited Hard Rock Cafes…
© 2019 - Frank Bouw