Tag Archives: Netherlands

How Very American

Posted on September 1, 2011 by hjones

It was our last evening in Eindhoven. We were invited to have dinner at the home of a Philips colleague who was from the states but had been living in the Netherlands now for a several months. She and her … Continue reading →

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Beautiful

Posted on August 27, 2011 by hjones

  My goal today was to visit the Van Abbemuseum.  I had scoped out the route to the museum the day before, so I confidently set out on my way. As I approached the city center I could tell that something … Continue reading →

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City of Light

Posted on August 22, 2011 by hjones

This was an early workday for Jeff. We had coffee together and after he left I hung around a bit organizing photos. Around eleven o’clock I headed out to get my bearings in this new city. It was a Monday … Continue reading →

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Very Interesting

Posted on July 26, 2011 by hjones

Here we are on our last full day in Amsterdam, but don’t think you’re getting off that easy, we are still only a little more than halfway through the trip! Jeff headed out early, so I got some coffee and set … Continue reading →

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Crowds

Posted on July 23, 2011 by hjones

There was one more museum to be seen and that was the Anne Frank House. I got out early because my understanding was that the line for this could go on for blocks. I arrived twenty minutes before opening. The … Continue reading →

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Round And Round

Posted on July 19, 2011 by hjones

I know what you’re thinking, “Wow, she has been navigating this foreign city so adeptly!” It’s true I have been to many sights and attractions so far, but they’ve really all been in the same general area. This day I … Continue reading →

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Cappuccino, Croissant, Museum, Repeat

Posted on July 16, 2011 by hjones

There were still more museums to see. We got to sleep in late and enjoy a coffee, orange juice and croissant at a café up the street from the hotel. Let’s take a moment here to discuss these three items. … Continue reading →

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But, it’s still light out!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by hjones

I gave Jeff a reasonable amount of time to decompress from work before we set out for dinner. There are a ton of little Bistros and restaurants on Spuitstraat where we were staying. We did a loop around and decided … Continue reading →

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On My Own…

Posted on July 9, 2011 by hjones

Ok people, here’s the thing. I’m a bit of a wimp. I don’t like to drive on a road with more than two lanes. If Jeff were broken down in Boston, I would gladly call him cab home. I’m not … Continue reading →

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Two Tries Get To The Netherlands

Posted on July 8, 2011 by hjones

This was our second attempt to get to The Netherlands. Finally, after an emergency appendectomy, two injured knees and a cancer scare, we were on our way.   The flight from Boston to Amsterdam is about seven hours, not bad … Continue reading →

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