We’ve been hanging out in the back yard in the evening.
There are quite a few of those butterflies & when they’re not flitting around, they’re soaking up the sun… one even landed on my big toe for a minute last night.
We’ve had a couple of cats hanging around — one’s gray & the other is orange, but they both have very strong stripe patterns & look like they could be related. They look healthy & cared for. This one jumped up & lazed on the pergola bench for a little while the other day.
I was reminded this week that it was 10 years ago that we visited Kate in Scotland and drove up to the Highlands, hiking up to the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye in the cold & brutal wind. (We did other things, too.)
I’ve recently been reminded, too, of getaways at this time of year to Las Vegas, North Carolina & Denver. So many fun trips!
And, sure, I’m going to a Taylor Swift concert in a few weeks, but mostly, I’m going to Amsterdam… with my sister!! It’s been ages since we’ve had a 1:1 vacation together, and I’ve never been to the Netherlands before.
We’ll be there for five full days! Even if you X out concert day, there are still four other days to explore. We already have tickets to the Van Gogh Museum, and there’s a long list of other possibilities, including a canal cruise, riding bicycles, visiting the Heineken brewery, a bunch of other museums, the botanical garden, some shopping… including yarn stores! Amsterdam is home to Stephen & Penelope’s! I haven’t lately been as enamored with Stephen West’s designs as I once was, but it would be a fun stop, and there are at least four other shops on my list of possibilities (I will not be going to all of them!).
I know for sure that Annie wants to visit Winkel 43 again for apple pie, and I want to find & enjoy a fresh stroopwafel somewhere!
I’m open to suggestions if anyone has any to share.
And have a great weekend!! It’s JUNE tomorrow!
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Taylor Swift is one day, but I like how you’ve packed your other four with excitement and fun! This truly is an amazing “life is short” trip and I look forward to seeing the stroopwafels and yarn.
This my husband’s favorite restaurant in Amsterdam (not mine only because vegetarian options are limited). Be sure to get the onions, and try one of the cordials after dinner. They’re on the back wall and might not be in the menu but ask. https://www.hap-hmm.nl/
This restaurant is at the other end of the spectrum, in style, food, and price. But also very good. https://hemelsemodder.nl/
And I loved the Museum of Our Lord In The Attic, which has a great name but also explains Amsterdam history and religion really well. And it’s not too far from Stephen and Penelope!
Tracey! Thank you so much!! The Lord in the Attic has passed through my radar a few times — very intriguing — and I think this clinches it! The restaurant suggestions both look AMAZING!!
I have been to Amsterdam twice… it is an amazing city! I would add to your list the Anne Frank House (a must, imo) and visit a couple of the old churches (Van Gogh is buried in one, as I recall) Also… flounder… omg. So so so good! (And no one does pigs in the blankets like the dutch… look for saucijzenbroodjes… they are all over town!) And the flower market… if you have time! (also there is a key difference between Koffee and Coffee houses… the ones that serve coffee start with a K, LOL)
Definitely the Anne Frank House, very moving. And a canal cruise, so pretty! Mostly we just loved walking everywhere. Eat lots of Gouda!
I’ve already shared my list with you . . . but I’m going to second the Flower Market. It is so cool! I also say . . . take your time and enjoy the vibe. It’s great!