Category Archives: General Musings

Today, Alex and I met up with my friend Pat and his daughter, Marina.  The four of us decided to spend the day  touring the museum district of Amsterdam. Rather than drive to them, Alex and I opted to take the train in to see them.  Brilliant idea, if I do say so myself.  WeContinue reading “Day 9: Amsterdam and Museums away!”

So, yesterday was one of the best days I have had in a long time. We picked up Nance, Tajlline and Nance’s boyfriend, Juergen and headed off to Friesland.  To get to Friesland, you have to cross the Afsluitdijk  A massive manmade structure designed to keep the ocean at bay. After that, we pulled intoContinue reading “Day 8: Friesland and home of my parents”

No Video Diary today.  Alex is still asleep and I don’t want to disturb him.  Delft was definitely a great day – for the most part.  Driving in the Netherlands is probably the closest one will ever come to playing “Bumper Tag” with real vehicles. The drivers here definitely show no fear, hesitation or evenContinue reading “Day 7 – Delft”

Shots from our day in Utrecht

First off the City of Haarlem: After this was the oldest church in Haarlem.  What an amazing space: Then, we went for lunch :  FOOD PORN!!! This was lunch for two!  Amazing breads, cheeses, meats, spreads, eggs, salad and soup!  SO FRICKING GOOD! Then, off to a canal tour: Tomorrow:  Utrecht or Maudurodam!  

 

And breakfast is served: Off to Alkmaar shortly.

So, after a long day, we had a nice meal and did some touring of the local sights and sounds/  

 

So, this week, we had the opportunity to do some team-building.  Our glorious leader – pictured with the gun – took us to an Escape Room. The scenario is simple: you are a group of people who are “locked” in a series of rooms.  In order to find your way out, you need to solveContinue reading “When work becomes fun!”