The kick-off In the coffee bar of KdG campus south, I ask her: if I could write her portrait. Not obvious in itself, because it's not like we have such a personally close relationship. We know each other mainly as colleagues. But those who read further will discover that there is a link. She responds very enthusiastically to my question. Even feels honoured. Quite understandable, the idea that someone shows interest in you and wants to do something with it is nice. She is the first person I will portray. I cannot present an extensive record of portraits as a reference. I appreciate her giving me this opportunity. Writing a portrait is a snapshot, in this case based on an in-depth conversation and previous experiences I had with Leen. On the road to Deurne So be it, it is because of this that I cycle from Hoboken to the other side of town on a Saturday afternoon in wintry cold. It may sound spectacular, but it's not so bad. Antwerp is not that big either, although we sometimes ...