Monthly Archives: July 2011

Unexpected Gardens on the Streets of Amsterdam

Red Door

In fall and winter Amsterdam can often seem like a drab city with its dark grey skies, row upon row of dull brick buildings, and canals that mirror the bleakness of the clouds. But in the summer, even with no backyards or front lawns to landscape, the Dutch manage to create colorful bits of beauty...

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Views from a Canal Boat

Canal boats yellow

After weeks of pouring rain and cold days, this morning we woke to blazing sunshine and heat so intense we had to throw off blankets and put our hair up. Yay!!! We’re pretty darn excited. Today I’m tucked away in my room whilst painters work until late into the night finishing up the last of...

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A Most Welcoming Doctor’s Office

Amsterdam Doctor's Office

Hi luvs! My brother’s house is full of workmen installing electrics, laying carpet, and painting nearly every wall and ceiling in sight. They’re a lovely bunch of Turkish, Moroccan and Polish chaps doing a splendid job, but while they’re here we are banished to the rooftop terrace, far away from internet connections, laptops, and whatnot....

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Treehouses, Cottages, and Exploring the Netherlands by Boat

Treehouse in Amsterdam

This weekend we braved wind and rain to go adventuring outside Amsterdam. We filled the car with sweaters, coats and snacks and drove out to Broek in Waterland. It is a marvelous place – quite possibly the best adventure I’ve ever had in the Netherlands. It consists of 6-7 hours worth of canals meandering through...

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Photo Essay: A Cozy, Rainy Day in the Netherlands

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