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Sprookjeswonderland
This has to be shaping up to be one of the wettest Dutch summers on record. It seems to rain every single day and not just a little bit, either. It regularly comes down like a monsoon and is frequently … Continue reading
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Picking Berries
A week ago on Sunday, we seized a dry, sunny moment and drove over to the neighbourhood of Oud Osdorp, a lovely area of rural tranquility on the outskirts of Amsterdam and not at all representative of what comes to … Continue reading
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A Stone’s Throw
I’ve been pretty quiet over the last month, perhaps longer, as much of my time became consumed by the contemplation of a major decision. The time has come, however, to let the cat out of the bag: we’re moving. Believe … Continue reading
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Frogs
The last few days, our garden lawn has been jumping with frogs. Eloïse and I have great fun every day now, walking around looking for them. We generally find around half a dozen, ranging from thumbnail size babies to good-sized … Continue reading
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A Moment’s Rest
Geoff headed back to California yesterday after an enjoyable visit, affording us 36 hours of respite before Sarah’s folks arrive from Providence. That means another early day for yours truly to pick them up from the airport tomorrow. The car … Continue reading
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