A year ago, my granddaughter went around Europe while she was studying in Dublin. The girl has the travel but and she knows how to rock it. I hope she always is able to travel and see everything the world can offer.
Showing posts with label Amsterdam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Amsterdam. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Travel With Me Tuesday: Rhine Cruise pages 3 and 4
I've been slower than I'd like on this project but I haven't lost the mojo but somehow I've not taken the time. Oh is that familiar! So many things I want to do in the day - all good choices!
And then the two pages together. I don't always make pages that are this connected but this time I did!
And then the two pages together. I don't always make pages that are this connected but this time I did!
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Travel With Me Tuesday; Rhine Cruise Pages 1-2
Actually there were earlier pages done closer to the actual date of this trip - uh, fall 2012. But they are printed and so we actually begin with these.
Working through Anna Aspnes Project Class and AnnaBlendz Classes, I started this album but realized I was still too tired and sick to really go full blast as I'd hoped in January. Life like this happens so it's a slower process than I'd like but that's how it is.
I belive I mastered (!) using the gradient tool finally. However we shall see. I must say I really like the pale background of these two pages. Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities so I think the love shows.
Working through Anna Aspnes Project Class and AnnaBlendz Classes, I started this album but realized I was still too tired and sick to really go full blast as I'd hoped in January. Life like this happens so it's a slower process than I'd like but that's how it is.
I belive I mastered (!) using the gradient tool finally. However we shall see. I must say I really like the pale background of these two pages. Amsterdam is one of my favorite cities so I think the love shows.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Wordless Wednesday: September 9, 2015
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| Otto Frank, Anne Frank's father at the Opening of the Anne Frank House |
Thursday, June 4, 2015
TBT: That Strong Willed Boy of Mine - Amsterdam 1980
This isn't the first image I have of him this way but it was something I hadn't notice until I started scanning photos. The lad had a mind of his own and followed his own path most of his life.
It was August 1980 and we were glad for a place to sit down, have a drink and use the toilet. The Old Sailor bar in Amsterdam. Here he is, stubbornly standing in front of the bar we all had come out of. Well, four of us were leaving but one of us planned to stay. No Matter What. We had had the discussion inside when it was time to leave whatever game he was playing and he wanted to stay. Finally my former husband had enough and said we were going.
We left but he really wanted to stay and keep playing one of the machines you see in these images.
I really don't recall how the stalemate was broken. Whether he gave in or my husband walked back to bribe him in some way, I'm not sure. I suspect the latter. At age 8, he didn't give in much.
Here my three children, the strong willed boy's legs visible, and their father in the white shirt get another drink from the public fountain. Were plastic bottles available then? It looks like the man in blue might be waiting to fill one. Or maybe Europe had them before our home in Africa did. But I do remember that boy refusing to leave his spot and his sister being hit by a bicycle on this trip. We warned the children about the manic bikers but it was easy to forget. Ah Amsterdam...such memories.
It was August 1980 and we were glad for a place to sit down, have a drink and use the toilet. The Old Sailor bar in Amsterdam. Here he is, stubbornly standing in front of the bar we all had come out of. Well, four of us were leaving but one of us planned to stay. No Matter What. We had had the discussion inside when it was time to leave whatever game he was playing and he wanted to stay. Finally my former husband had enough and said we were going.
We left but he really wanted to stay and keep playing one of the machines you see in these images.
I really don't recall how the stalemate was broken. Whether he gave in or my husband walked back to bribe him in some way, I'm not sure. I suspect the latter. At age 8, he didn't give in much.
Here my three children, the strong willed boy's legs visible, and their father in the white shirt get another drink from the public fountain. Were plastic bottles available then? It looks like the man in blue might be waiting to fill one. Or maybe Europe had them before our home in Africa did. But I do remember that boy refusing to leave his spot and his sister being hit by a bicycle on this trip. We warned the children about the manic bikers but it was easy to forget. Ah Amsterdam...such memories.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Travel with Me Tuesday - Amsterdam Day
I changed the name of the Tuesday post to reflect what it really is, a post about my travel. It will also help me remember what happened when. Trust me I need that help! I used to have my other blog but it just didn't work out to blog while traveling. Other people manage but I never had a great net connection, so it's after the trip for me!
After a good night's sleep on the boat, we woke up to our greeting from Vantage.
After our breakfast, we assembled out on the sidewalk to sort ourselves out by color. We would do this a LOT, and we were the orange group. Each bus was colored coded and I never really saw anyone get lost.
The weather was uncertain so we started off with the standard advice of layers, layers, layers. Our bus drove through the city of Amsterdam but as it was a Sunday, very little was open. I was sorry not to be able to go here...
I had last been in The Beehive department store in ...1972. I don't plan to be alive 40 years hence so I imagine my shopping there is now history.
We drove over many a canal but it became a bit of a mental blur to me after a bit. We were headed to the Rijksmuseum. Again, I had first been there in 1972, but had gone back several times over the years. On my first visit, Rembrandt's Night Watch had a place of honor but it wasn't what "I" wanted to see. My great love is the Vermeers.
After these gentlemen moved, I too stood and studied another of my favorites. We had a guide in the museum, but a lot of time was spent on paintings that really didn't interest me. I knew what I wanted to see and headed off on my own. Those layers of clothing were also making me feel as if I was in a hothouse. Finally we finished, and it was outside to wait for out bus.
The fresh air felt wonderful, and I only put all my layers back on so I didn't have to carry them! On to the bus which would take us to our canal boat.
The canal boat ride could have been very nice but with a boatload of breathing passengers, the windows immediately fogged up in the mild but drizzly weather. In any case, it was to be our last few hours in Amsterdam, and there would be no more time to explore anything here. Back to our river boat and a full lunch. It was one of the few days I was glad for a nap.
Finally we left Amsterdam, and started our cruise towards the Rhine. A chance to walk on the top deck and breath in the air ... Little did we know that our time on 'the top' would be hampered by the many many locks we were to go through.
Goodbye Netherlands. The next day we would wake in Germany.
After a good night's sleep on the boat, we woke up to our greeting from Vantage.
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| Vantage |
After our breakfast, we assembled out on the sidewalk to sort ourselves out by color. We would do this a LOT, and we were the orange group. Each bus was colored coded and I never really saw anyone get lost.
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| lots of riverboats ready to sail |
The weather was uncertain so we started off with the standard advice of layers, layers, layers. Our bus drove through the city of Amsterdam but as it was a Sunday, very little was open. I was sorry not to be able to go here...
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| The Beehive |
I had last been in The Beehive department store in ...1972. I don't plan to be alive 40 years hence so I imagine my shopping there is now history.
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| the flash of a cyclist |
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| winterlandschap |
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| intrepid travelers |
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| still no real rain |
Finally we left Amsterdam, and started our cruise towards the Rhine. A chance to walk on the top deck and breath in the air ... Little did we know that our time on 'the top' would be hampered by the many many locks we were to go through.
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| Dutch fields |
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Tuesday Travel - Arrival in Amsterdam
Once we landed at Heathrow, we had a bit of time before our flight on to Amsterdam. I always like both airports despite the bad reputation Heathrow has had. Terminal 5 is modern and has lots of wonderful distractions when you have some time to kill. Like a Harrods shop...
It was quite a bus ride from Terminal 5 onto our departure terminal for an intercity flight. Perhaps one day that will be improved. But Schipol is always welcoming.
Amsterdam was overcast and grey but still there is that spark of humor under the surface. Our Vantage host were ready to meet us and escort us to our waiting bus.
I had been to Amsterdam many times, but he had not. I was approaching the city of Amsterdam from the harbor location which was a totally different side for me.
Onto our river cruise boat and some free time. As soon as we deposited our luggage in our cabin, we headed out for a walk. There were many places that looked very modern and many that looked very very old but with the threat of an impending downpour, we didn't walk too much.
We would be having a tour of the city the next day, so after about an hour getting our legs moving again, we headed back to the boat. Time for dinner and the first of many many meals on this trip!
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| Harrods and other shops - easy way to pass the time |
It was quite a bus ride from Terminal 5 onto our departure terminal for an intercity flight. Perhaps one day that will be improved. But Schipol is always welcoming.
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| love that spark of red |
Amsterdam was overcast and grey but still there is that spark of humor under the surface. Our Vantage host were ready to meet us and escort us to our waiting bus.
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| Ivana, one of our Vantage guides |
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| nooduitgang - emergency exit |
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| We arrive at our boat. |
Onto our river cruise boat and some free time. As soon as we deposited our luggage in our cabin, we headed out for a walk. There were many places that looked very modern and many that looked very very old but with the threat of an impending downpour, we didn't walk too much.
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| bicycle parking lot |
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| nightfall is coming |
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| I check my camera, er phone.. |
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| we have a laugh at this shop |
We would be having a tour of the city the next day, so after about an hour getting our legs moving again, we headed back to the boat. Time for dinner and the first of many many meals on this trip!
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| stairs we would climb a LOT |
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