A Rainy Day with Photos in Groningen Somewhere in The Netherlands Trading Streets for Galleries We, two old primary school friends, reunited for our annual day of exploration. This year, we met at the train station cafe in Groningen, shared a warm coffee, and then headed to the city center. The cold, rainy weather led […]
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The Strokes of Frans Hals Exploring Dutch Museums and Galleries February 2024 The Loose Brush of Frans Hals Frans Hals is the indisputable master of loose brushwork; his bold and expressive painting style set him apart when most artists preferred precision and smooth surfaces. Born in Antwerp and later shaped by Haarlem, Hals’s journey began
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A Winter Weekend in Friesland Somewhere in The Netherlands Catching Up in the Far North This year, we enjoyed our annual trip with friends again. We headed north and arrived at our charming cottage in Waadhoeke late Friday afternoon, right on the dike, just above Tzummarum in Friesland. After soaking in the wide views of
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Spa Day, Forest Walks, and Friendship in Lunteren Somewhere in The Netherlands A Weekend Escape in The Veluwe near Lunteren With my closest friend, we first enjoyed a day at the spa at SpaVeluwe in Lunteren. An activity our spouses preferred to skip. After an excellent and much-needed massage, we drove a short distance to
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The Tour, Being Together Makes Everything Stronger Exploring Dutch Museums and Galleries A Musical Journey Back to My Roots We had a great weekend in Fryslân. We celebrated birthdays with family in the town I grew up in, Joure. In the evening, we left for Leeuwarden to stay at the Hotel Fletcher downtown. The next
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