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Netherlands Day 20: Bruges/Brugge (Vlog, 102 Seconds)
We rented a car and drove into Belgium today. After getting a few Belgian waffles (syrup flavor is baked in – yum!) and chocolates, we walked to the city center…
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Netherlands Day 19: Port of Rotterdam (Vlog, 34 Seconds)
Rotterdam is the largest harbor after Shanghai and Singapore. Most all of Europe can be serviced within 48 hours.
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Netherlands Day 18: Delft (Vlog, 53 Seconds)
Delft is a must-see and a great place to get some unique souvenirs. There are also some nice canals and picturesque bridges, lined with bicycles. If you plan on visiting…
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Netherlands Day 17: The Hague Tour (Vlog, 20 Seconds)
We walked a bit through the Hague to get some culture. We walked by the palace where the queen ‘works’ and the flag was up, meaning she was actually there.…
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Nab-It!
As my daughter is getting older, it has been harder to find enjoyable family games. The ‘junior’ games are too easy for her now and the regular-version games seem too…
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Netherlands Day 15: Beachside Pier (Vlog, 39 Seconds)
What a day to spend at the beach! As a little history lesson, saying ‘Scheveningen’ during WWII identified if you were a Dutch local or German spy as the Germans…
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Netherlands Day 13: Break Time (Vlog, 44 Seconds)
Nice little lunch in downtown Rotterdam. This La Placé was very spacious and clean, there was even a second floor. The late afternoon got really cold and windy so we…
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Netherlands Day 12: 2010 Championships (Vlog, 48 Seconds)
My hubby has been busy working at the 2010 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. Today, my daughter and I came over to watch the Women’s Team Finals from some great seats.
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Netherlands Day 11: Downtown (Vlog, 51 Seconds)
It’s a rainy day in the neighborhood. The weather has been crazy today but, at the same time, amazing to watch. It was best admired from indoors.
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Netherlands Day 10: Downtown (Vlog, 11 Seconds)
Didn’t buy anything but it was nice walking around town. Just make sure you go to the restroom before you leave the house or be prepared to pay to use…
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Showing Support One Cookie At A Time
If you didn’t already know, October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”. Many have battled or continue to battle this sad disease. It’s not just the cancer itself that is life…
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Netherlands Day 08: Farmer’s Market (Vlog, 37 Seconds)
This was not a typical farmer’s market because it had music and a bit of dancing. The Vietnamese Loempia was really good!