Pieces of The Netherlands and Belgium

A series of shots from our travels to the Netherlands and Belgium.  No particular theme, just people and places.

That's it for today!  I think my next post will be about the boat we traveled on.  Viking River Cruise.... the most amazing, comfortable, and easy way to travel!  Ready to go again!!

xo
dulcy

People, Bikes, and a Bit of Shopping

Now that we're home, and jet lag is behind, I'd love to share some of the photos from our lovely travels to the Netherlands and Belgium.  Something that's VERY impressive about Amsterdam, aside from pot smoking in the cafe's, is the bike riding!  Now I know bike riding is much more prevalent in Europe than here.  And I saw it as a major mode of transportation around Holland and Belgium.  But... in Amsterdam that IS the main mode of transportation.  Everyone, every age, rides their bike everywhere.  No helmets.  Cars are discouraged and parking is 7 euros per hour...  Bikes always have the right of way, and if you step out in front of one and get hit... your fault.  So, this post is simply pictures of people, bikes, and a bit of shopping in Amsterdam!

Okay.... enough for now.  I'll post again in a few days with photos of the positively gorgeous and old architecture of Amsterdam along the winding canals.

xo
dulcy

p.s.  in case you're wondering if I'm ever going to post about rug hooking again.... today I plan on starting a small piece to get me back in the saddle for the Heather Richie rug retreat I'll be attending in June.  Hope to do a piece completely with prodding.  Maybe I'll have some work to show soon!

Travels and Tulips

I'm home from travels to the Netherlands and Belgium.  Waiting for gorgeous photos from hubby to post, but he'll be working on his for a good while.  He took over 2,000!  But that is his job and passion.  So, I grabbed a quicky of tulips from my download.  They were HUGE and everywhere!

I started a new part-time job within two days of getting off the plane at the fabulous Vintage Suitcase!

 

I'll be working two days a week, but have worked four over the past week.  Whew!  Love it, and it's the perfect fit for me.  Lots of loveliness and creativity going on, great people, and the bit of structure I've been lacking.  So..... will post again soon when I have some gorgeous photos from the lands below sea level!

xo

dulcy