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Unexpected Gardens on the Streets of Amsterdam
by Krista | Jul 29, 2011 | Fabulous Friday
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...
Views from a Canal Boat
by Krista | Jul 28, 2011 | Plucky Thursday
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...
A Most Welcoming Doctor’s Office
by Krista | Jul 27, 2011 | Compatriot Wednesday
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...
Treehouses, Cottages, and Exploring the Netherlands by Boat
by Krista | Jul 26, 2011 | Gulliver Tuesday
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...
Photo Essay: A Cozy, Rainy Day in the Netherlands
by Krista | Jul 25, 2011 | Bootstrap Monday
A Sunset Stroll for Italian Food
by Krista | Jul 21, 2011 | Fabulous Friday
After nearly a solid week of rain, we were so happy to get out in the sunshine yesterday evening for a walk through the neighborhood. The air smelled wonderfully fresh and clean and window boxes overflowed with blooms that glowed lush and brilliant in the setting sun....
Views of A Rooftop Terrace
by Krista | Jul 20, 2011 | Plucky Thursday
I absolutely love my brother's rooftop terrace. He's been working hard cleaning it all up, power-washing and sealing the wood, hauling out old plants and nurturing new ones. It's going to be a gorgeous oasis right in the heart of the city and we're already smitten....
Mornings and Breakfast in Amsterdam
by Krista | Jul 20, 2011 | Compatriot Wednesday
Every morning in Amsterdam I wake to this view. I have a lovely, enormous window right next to my bed that swings wide open and provides the perfect place to sit and write, read or dream. It overlooks a courtyard that of late has been the scene for ping-pong...
Home, Dinner and Wine-Tasting in Amsterdam
by Krista | Jul 19, 2011 | Gulliver Tuesday
Hello luvs! I'm writing to you from my comfy bed in Amsterdam, the window open to catch cool breezes and welcome in the sounds of seagulls crying and tram bells clanging. I had a safe trip (nothing like traveling on crutches for adventure!) and am so glad to be...
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