Dries Buytaert photos

Krog Street Tunnel

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:58:08 -0400

Arrived in Atlanta for DrupalCon! As tradition goes, we kick things off with a two-day Drupal Association board meeting over the weekend. At the end of day one, we walked through the Krog Street Tunnel and checked out nearby murals.

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Kettle

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 05:33:02 -0400

It's 7:32 AM. The kettle whistled and I poured hot water into our cups. Coffee first, then pancakes. A quiet morning before a day on the slopes.

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Amsterdam canals

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:23:06 -0500

Our second visit to Amsterdam this year, and it's only February. A final stroll along the canals before our flight back to Boston.

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Hanging in the air

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:56:59 -0500

The game was tied and every play mattered. As one player rose for the shot, the defense jumped with him. The crowd was on the edge of their seats. For a moment, everything hung in the air.

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Cozy evening

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:05:00 -0500

A cozy evening by our fireplace.

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Franklin Barbecue

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:13:55 -0500

I finally ate at Franklin Barbecue in Austin — the undisputed king of Texas brisket and one of the most famous BBQ places in the United States. Pitmaster Aaron Franklin has a James Beard Award, a Netflix feature, a 10-episode PBS series, and a daily line around the block. Some people even bring camp chairs for the wait. We got there at 10:20am to beat the rush but still had to wait in line for two hours. Was it worth it? Absolutely.

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Hatmaking

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:47:42 -0500

A hatmaker in Austin, Texas, shaping a custom hat using steam.

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Saddleback Mountain

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:52:19 -0500

My first ski trip to Saddleback Mountain, Maine. I enjoyed skiing, hiking, good food, board games, and quality time with friends. It quickly became one of my favorite mountains on the East Coast!

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Shopping in Amsterdam

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 15:19:23 -0500

Our flight to Boston was canceled, so we spent the day exploring Amsterdam. This photo shows Vanessa on a street corner, seen through a shop window.

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Winter lobster grill

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:14:21 -0500

Winter lobster grill.

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Grilling lobsters on an Ofyr

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:13:26 -0500

We kicked off the new year by hosting our family and grilling lobsters on an Ofyr fire pit.

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New Year's celebration

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 21:00:45 -0500

Ringing in the New Year surrounded by warmth, laughter, friendship, and family. Here is to more moments like these in 2025!

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Singapore skyline

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:11:51 -0500

Singapore's skyline from the Gardens by the Bay sky bridge.

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Hainanese chicken rice

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:02:40 -0500

We ordered Hainanese chicken rice at Maxwell Food Centre - one of Singapore's most famous local dishes. The hawker stalls here have spent decades mastering their recipes.

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Disc golf instructions

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:50:11 -0500

Disc golf in a nutshell: throw, swear, search, repeat.

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Disc golf friends

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:03:32 -0500

Friends, nature, disc golf — and a touch of dramatic flair!

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Exploring the Quiraing

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:11:04 -0400

We hiked the Quiraing through mud and wind, with Highland cows watching us trudge by. My favorite part was wandering across the open highlands, letting the strong wind push me forward.

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Wild camping in Scotland

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 04:07:06 -0400

We spent a week sleeping in a van, wild camping along empty roads in Scotland. Except for the third day, when we splurged on a hotel room for a much-needed shower. We even snuck our camping dishes into our room to wash them in the bathroom sink.

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Morning scroll

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:50:55 -0400

Morning rituals remain unchanged, even while wild camping in Scotland.

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Journey to Skye

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:05:56 -0400

Each year, Klaas and I pick a new destination for our outdoor adventure. In 2024, we set off for the Isle of Skye in Scotland. This stop was near Glencoe, about halfway between Glasgow and Skye.

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Framed NYC skyline

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:55:15 -0400

New York City's skyline, framed by my hotel room window.

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Fall in the South End

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 08:50:00 -0400

A quiet fall morning in Boston's South End.

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Mount Whiteface in New Hampshire

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:50:50 -0400

13 miles (21 km), 3,800 feet of elevation gain (1,200 meters), two 4,000-foot peaks, and 10 hours on the trail — Mount Whiteface and Passaconaway Loop in New Hampshire was a serious challenge. Our favorite part was the final stretch up Mount Whiteface, with a steep, rocky climb that starts at the exposed ledge in this photo. It's part of the notorious Terrifying 25 (T25), a collection of New Hampshire's most challenging and intimidating hiking trails. Two days later, I'm still sore, but I loved it!

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La Sagrada Familia

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 12:45:28 -0400

La Sagrada Familia and Torre Agbar, seen from a rooftop bar.

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El Born

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:26:39 -0400

Drupal Association Board members walking through El Born district in Barcelona.

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Lady dumpling

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 12:21:27 -0400

Saw this while wandering through Barcelona. Not your typical Barcelona scene, but it brought a smile to my face.

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Bike ride

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 08:37:09 -0400

With summer coming to a close, we've had a mix of warm and cool days. Today was warmer, so we biked to a nearby farm and enjoyed their homemade ice cream.

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Disc golf

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 03:56:23 -0400

I had a lot of fun trying disc golf for the first time with my friend Ben. Walking through the woods from basket to basket while catching up on life made it more than just a game — it was a really nice outdoor experience!

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Trecking to the cliffs

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:22:11 -0400

We hiked 16 kilometers (10 miles), doing our best to avoid the main road. We were hoping to find a trail along the beach and the cliffs that Normandy is known for. Vanessa was determined to avoid the road, even if it meant trekking through fields and crawling under electric barbed wire fences meant for cows. While we reached the cliffs, we never found the cliffside trail and still spent half the hike on the road.

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Cliffs of Les Petites Dalles

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:09:43 -0400

Our camping trip in Normandy unexpectedly led us to Petites-Dalles Beach. To our surprise, we discovered that this was the exact location where Claude Monet painted his masterpiece, Cliffs of Les Petites-Dalles. Standing in the exact spot where Monet once set up his easel, on this quiet, untouristy beach, was an unexpected thrill. It made me appreciate how this landscape has inspired people for centuries. The moment became even more special when we learned that Monet's work is now housed in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston — only a few miles from our home, yet worlds apart from where it was created.

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Campsite evening

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 15:35:59 -0400

The evening was still warm, yet a subtle chill hinted at the approach of fall. Our campsite dinner was delayed as we struggled to get the charcoal grill started. Eventually, with our hair and clothes smoky, we sat down as fresh fish cooked on the grill. While we waited, we played music and sipped cheap wine from plastic wine glasses. In the end, this is what camping is all about.

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Standing in creek

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 17:41:10 -0400

On our camping trip in New Hampshire, we set up our tent by a creek. My favorite moment was at night when Jenny spotted the space station and shouted, "Look!". As we all looked up, a shooting star streaked across the sky. I think it was my first time seeing one.

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Temple of footware

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:56:37 -0400

We spent a few days exploring New York, and since Stan is a sneakerhead, we checked out some sneaker stores. Every time I walked in, the employees would immediately size up my shoes. I've never felt so quickly judged and dismissed. I learned that some pairs can fetch over $50,000. The experience was eye-opening, revealing a world I knew nothing about.

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Wakeboarding

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:40:31 -0400

Our favorite part of our family vacation was the sunny afternoons on Lake Bomoseen in Vermont. For Axl and Stan, those afternoons were all about wakeboarding.

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Captain Vanessa

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:09:17 -0400

Captain Vanessa at the helm.

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Solitude for breakfast

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:14:39 -0400

Solitude for breakfast at a 1950s diner in Vermont.

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Restaurant on the lake

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 20:00:10 -0400

One of the standout features of Lake Bomoseen in Vermont is its restaurant right on the lake, where you can dock your boat and step right into a relaxed dining experience, complete with a stunning sunset over the lake.

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Igniting the sky

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 21:22:04 -0400

Fireworks illuminate the sky and ocean at Cape Cod on the 4th of July. What I love about this photo is not just the fireworks, but also the person on the jetty lighting them.

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Waterfront restaurant

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:15:42 -0400

I enjoyed a beautiful evening at a waterfront restaurant in Burgas, Bulgaria.

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Bulgarian taxi

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 14:45:55 -0400

I spent a few days in Bulgaria for an offsite with the Drupal Core Committers. It was my first time visiting Bulgaria, and I came away really liking the country. The Cyrillic alphabet made the experience even more interesting.

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Van camping morning scene

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 02:56:58 -0400

It's been two years since our last van camping adventure, and here is the morning scene: sore legs from a long bike ride the day before, a half-finished bottle of wine, toothbrushes drying, a Bluetooth speaker playing good tunes, eggs ready to boil, and fresh coffee brewing in the background. The photo may not win any awards, but to me, it's pretty perfect.

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Lighthouse on Texel

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:04:10 -0400

We spent a few days camping on Texel, a Dutch island. We hiked over 12 km (7.5 miles) across beaches and dunes, cycled more than 40 km (25 miles) on scenic roads, explored local villages, and enjoyed BBQs on our portable charcoal grill — all while trying to embrace the unusually chilly, overcast June weather.

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Birthday balloons

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 14:38:59 -0400

Just before she left, we gave the birthday girl a bunch of balloons. Her smile said it all!

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Studying for exams

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:14:56 -0400

Just like my sons, I spent hours at my desk during exams. Mostly studying, but also dreaming about all the things I'd rather do once summer vacation started.

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Studying for exams

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 06:35:22 -0400

Watching my kids study for their high school exams made me reflect on how much of our lives we spend studying. It's a significant part of life, yet often overlooked. Even though I spent 24 years in school, I realized I don't have any photos of myself studying. So, I grabbed my camera and took some photos of my kids hard at work. One day, they might appreciate looking back at these moments and seeing how hard they worked and how much they grew.

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DrupalJam

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:24:23 -0400

Baddý kicking off the 20th edition of DrupalJam in The Netherlands and about to welcome me to the stage. DrupalJam was a fantastic event with great energy, engaging conversations, excellent presentations, and reconnecting with old friends.

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Stan's fifteenth birthday

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:42:11 -0400

Stan smiling as we sing "Happy Birthday" to him.

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First roast

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:26:34 -0400

After nearly a decade of dreaming about it, we finally bought a Big Green Egg. We are breaking in this culinary legend with its first roast — a pork shoulder that will be smoked over 8 hours today. Wish us luck!

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Solar panel on roofdeck

Tue, 28 May 2024 19:50:26 -0400

My solar panel and Raspberry Pi Zero 2 are set up on our rooftop deck for testing.

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Ecola State Park

Sat, 11 May 2024 14:20:34 -0400

Hiked 5 miles (8 kilometers) along the Oregon coast in Ecola State Park, famous for its "sea stacks", or rock formations in the ocean.

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