Ten things there is nothing better than
Here are some of the things that are making my visit to Delft and excursion to The Hague memorable:
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Out of the frying pan…
… and into the freezer. Or so it seems tonight. The temperatures have dropped about 25 degrees Fahrenheit, from the upper 70s to the lower 50s, which, as those who know me are aware, is a good thing! And the forecast calls for chilly temps through next week. Rain is also in the forecast, but…
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Keeping Kosher
I like to be a food tourist, which usually means looking for foods that are traditional to the place I’m visiting. After three days in Ghent, I decided on Plan B. (That’s B for Belgium.)
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In which I am asked about Trump
It’s my third full day in Belgium, and today for the first time I was asked my opinion of Trump. But first I had to finish my Ghent experiences and sit on a train for nearly two hours to get to Antwerp.
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Everything’s better after a good night’s sleep
Today was good. It might actually have nothing to do with getting a full six hours of sleep last night, but that certainly didn’t hurt. (And six hours sleep is close to normal for me. Even so, I had a nice nap this evening before going out for dinner.) It was overcast and drizzly and not…
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The movie was better
I made a day trip to Bruges today. It was very nice. But I liked the movie better. There was nothing wrong with Bruges. It’s exactly what it’s supposed to be: postcard pretty, cobblestoned, with charming bridges crossing charming canals, and with all kinds of shops that are expert at appealing to the throngs of tourists.
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Traveling is not so fun…
… but getting where you’re going is nice.
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Follow along!
I leave on my Beltherway adventure in three days! I will be doing my best to blog daily while I’m gone, but full, exhausting days sometimes interfere, and frankly, full, exhausting days are more important than blogging.
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As long as I’m there…
When you travel a long way to see wonderful things, there is a natural impulse to squeeze in as many destinations and activities and great sites as possible. After all, you might not ever get back, and you’re so close, how can you not go to _______? I can definitely relate. Whenever I plan an…
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Planapple
With just a few weeks until my Beltherway trip, I am spending a lot of time trying to get organized. That involves not just making final itinerary plans, but also making a checklist for packing and pre-trip preparations — things like remembering to stop mail delivery, turn down the heat, and notify my credit card…
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Beltherway Itinerary Update
I decided that I really want to stay in Amsterdam and not in Haarlem.
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Day tripping around Balestrand
My next big trip is just over two months away, so I’ve been putting a lot of energy into making final plans. One of the big questions I had for myself is how to spend my day in Balestrand. On the way between Oslo and Bergen, I have two nights in Balestrand. I depart Oslo…
