Selected pictures from work travels

One of the side benefits of astronomy in my opinion is definitely the opportunity to visit many amazing places all around the world. Here are some highlights from the work trips I took in the past couple of years.

Florence 2022

The beautiful view of Florence from the Arcetry observatory - June 2022

Padova 2024

The Specola tower in summer during the EAS week in Padova, Italy - July 2024

Sexten 2025

Winter wonderland in Sexten - January 2025

Leiden 2023

Pretty leaves and crazy humidity at the Leiden botanical graden - January 2023

Nice 2023

The best kind of after work in Nice - September 2023

Les Houches 2024

On the way to the top of the Aiguille du Midi during the Les Houches Winter School with Lara, Alice, and Jenny - February 2024

Hobbies

A selection of the definitely not work-related hobbies I enjoy the most :)

Textile crafts

I am a passionate crafter and I have a particular inclination for everything textile-related. I especially enjoy crocheting, knitting and sewing, which I think reach their full joyful potential when shared. In this picture, the awesome ESO crochet club on Secret Santa day in 2022.

Hiking

I spent countless summers in my childhood and as a teenager in the beautiful italian Alps, so I'm very happy whenever I get the chance to go hiking. The picture above is from summer 2024, deep in the Swedish Lapland on the Kungsleden trail, hands down one of the best experiences of my life.

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