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It was a cold evening in January<\/a>, and as I looked out of my window I could see the the fog settling over the city,<\/strong> which created an excitement that had me immediately dressed and ready to go outside. It was one of the few foggy days<\/a> that we\u2019d had that week, but I can never get enough of seeing the city covered in the blurry blanket<\/a>. I love the way fog muffles the usual sounds, softens the lights, and creates an almost dreamlike atmosphere. As part of my mental health routine, I do a daily walk, no matter the weather.<\/p>\n


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On those foggy days, I sometimes did two daily walks, to experience the fog during the day but also in the evenings. Alkmaar\u2019s historical city centre, where I live now, is a very pretty place<\/strong>. In the evenings, the orange glow of the street lamps and the tree lights, which are there the entire winter, make the city look like out of a fairy tale.<\/p>\n


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Walking around in that atmosphere \u2014 the reality blurred and the streets quiet, fills me with energy. It\u2019s like I enter one of the fantasy novels I\u2019ve been reading lately.<\/strong> There were few people in the city, and the occasional footsteps on the cobbled streets sounded as if they were coming from another dimension. <\/p>\n

I used to think foggy nights in Amsterdam<\/a> were the most magical and romantic, but Alkmaar is on another level.<\/strong> After I glide through the streets once, taking photos, I like to go around again, this time all devices put away, and just let myself dream, encouraged by the dreamy atmosphere. In a world filled with noise and busyness, those foggy evenings are a welcome escape. I like how they invite us to slow down and embrace the stillness, which we should do every day for a few moments at least, but we often forget. I\u2019m glad I took my camera as well, to capture this mood and be able to show it to you as well. Any other fans of foggy evenings out there?<\/p>\n


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