Saturday 31 December 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Love is in the air. 

Last years  52/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Saturday 24 December 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Autumn version of the dream team!


Last years  51/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Saturday 17 December 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Those eyes…

Last years  50/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Saturday 10 December 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Contemplation at Feldsee. 

Last years  49/52 photos: 2015, 2014



Saturday 3 December 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

The joy of having our man in town! 

Last years  49/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Saturday 26 November 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Coolest baby in town. 

Last years  47/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Friday 25 November 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Nothing beats the joy of waffles with Nutella at the Christmas market!


Last years  46/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Tuesday 8 November 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Adventures in the forest with Chin and Patita!


Last years  46/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Sunday 6 November 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

My sweet girl, your turned today three. I’m so incredible proud of the little girl who speaks with the best caleño accent; says “wow” every time something wonders you; loves pandebono, avena, and Kuchen; one days wears summer dresses and a week later founds her way to enjoy snow with three layers of clothes; the girl that every morning is ready to live new adventures with gusto…. 

When I look in your eyes, I see this beautiful happy soul, that truly enjoys every moment of life. From you I have learned patience, I have experienced family, and I have evolved.  I am a better person for having you in my life. Thanks for bringing such magic in our life. You are the best companion your Dad and I could ever have. 

Feliz cumpleaños, my dearest girl… wishing you a million joyful days. 

Te amo sin fin, 

Mamata

Friday 4 November 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Picnic at the park – our favourite way of enjoying autumn. 

Last years  46/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Saturday 29 October 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Isa came to visit and you enjoyed every minute!  


Last years  46/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Saturday 22 October 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Hinterzarten received us with a beautiful autumn.   


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Saturday 15 October 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

The last days in Cali have been full of love and friends. We are already missing them all. 

Last years  40/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Saturday 8 October 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Happy clown. 

Last years  39/52 photos: 2015, 2014

Saturday 1 October 2016

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“A photo of our life, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Our “dientes de tiburón” smile! 

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Tuesday 10 May 2016

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Dream team!

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Swimming glasses and the “vaca lechera” is just what you need for great fun at the pool. 

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Monday 11 April 2016

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Because a hug from your big dada is sometimes just what you need!

Last year’s  15/52 photo. 

Monday 4 April 2016

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Sophia: you definitely got a German tropical style! 

Last year’s  14/52 photo. 

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

A book and German animals from the forest - a hit from Patita!

Last year’s  13/52 photo. 

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Out and about enjoying nature in Platanal! 

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Those big beautiful eyes full of wonder…  

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Family that plays football together...

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Rio Pance – has become one of our weekend favourites! 

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Monday 14 March 2016

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

“Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart. let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow. let me hold you while i may, for it may not always be so” ― mary jean irion

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Building trains in a rainy Sunday afternoon – it is indeed a delight! 

Last year’s  7/52 photo. 


Monday 22 February 2016

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Hamaqueando – Cartagena style! 

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

First time at the hairdresser and no tears at all. This child of mine is taking to vanity more than myself!

Last year’s  5/52 photo. 

Monday 1 February 2016

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

We went for a wonderful hike through tea plantations a few weeks ago. It was just what we needed – fresh air, wonderful landscapes, and to be surrounded by nature again. Colombia has amazing landscapes – however, nature in my country tends to be perceived as a dangerous place where bullets of the different parties in conflict fly and hit their human targets, where crime hides, where anti-personnel mines explode and many bodies are buried in mass graves or not buried at all. 

It is a shame, and that’s why this photo of Sophia connecting with nature in Colombia is so special to me. Sophia will be part of a new generation of Colombians that will know a peaceful country. This generation will need to rebuild Colombia engaging forgotten regions that suffered decades of violence; it would be the generation that needs to leave behind hatred, without forgetting what happened in these five decades, to lay the foundation of a democracy that addresses and respects individual differences; a generation that needs to promote sustainable development in a dynamic, equitable and fair way in order to avoid creating again the conditions for violence; a generation that needs to offer opportunities for reconciliation to the ones that took up arms and caused terrible pain… This generation faces the challenge of building a Colombia at peace with itself but without forgetting that this needs to happen in one of the most mega diverse countries in the world.

Last year’s  4/52 photo.






Sunday 24 January 2016

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

It has been hot, very hot – and we have used all our creativity to get through this weather. Sophia specially enjoys her bath time at the balcony with fresh water. The setting would not be complete without the Iguanas observing carefully on the dark green mango tress in the background. 

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

Beautiful girl drinking avenita – beautiful tropical tiles.  

Last year’s  2/52 photo. 

Monday 11 January 2016

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“A photo of our life in Cali, once a week, every week, in 2016”

A new chef in the making - Sophia’s first try in the kitchen. The result? Glorious pancakes, we enjoyed one quite Sunday morning, with lots of coffee and a good chat. It’s becoming a tradition for Chin’s BDay. 

Last year’s  1/52 photo. 

Friday 1 January 2016

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“A portrait of our daughter, once a week, every week, in 2015”

Sophia: A final portrait of all seven Gorricho cousins. It was just lovely to see you all together… plus you loved to play with all of them - teaching me the joy of family in this time of the year. 

Once again another year just flew by… and I completed 52 portraits! The satisfaction that comes with a completed project is just amazing. 

2015 without doubt was an intense year. The first six months, despite wanting to embrace change and our new life in Cali, I literally screamed out my frustration! Now my soul has calmed down and I have started to see the ‘caleño’chapter with new eyes. 

Huge life lessons arrived in 2015. Lessons about the importance of having family nearby, about the unique stardust friendship between grandparents and granddaughters, about old friends departing and new ones arriving, about excelling in working with an outstanding team, about finding balance in life and being happy… 

Most importantly, I saw my precious daughter bloomed and enjoyed every minute with her, witnessed how my brave husband found his way (once again) to shine in his job and follow his passions, and enjoy documenting so many little things that filled our lives with joy.

In 2016, I plan to continue with the 52 project but it will focus on our life and not only on Sophia. To have 2 years of her portraits is wonderful, but now that I have acquired the habit to post at least once a week, I want to expand it to document different moments of our family in Cali. 

A few hours away of the New Year I wholeheartedly want to wish you all a bright and fulfilling 2016, packed with love and the simple joy of being happy. 

Julia