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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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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A Breath of Fresh Air in Gorp de Ley Somewhere in The Netherlands A Nature Escape to Gorp de Ley There’s nothing like celebrating a friend’s birthday with a delicious lunch, especially at their beautiful home! However, after all the tasty treats, it was time to stretch our legs and get some fresh air. Luckily,
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La Grande Bleue Exploring Dutch Museums and Galleries “The Great Blue”: From Idyllic Shores to Refugee Boats Online reservations were necessary for “La Grande Bleue: Painters of the Mediterranean,” a captivating exhibition at the Singer Laren Museum. This fascinating journey explored how the Mediterranean coast attracted and ignited artistic impulses among Low Countries artists from
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Moore Park in Klamath Falls Our Stay in Klamath Falls, OR A Foggy Morning in Moore Park This Wednesday morning, a beautiful mist hung over the park. We were early birds. While hubby did his run, I followed the Nature Trail through the park. The fall colors were still here even though winter was definitely
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Crater Lake National Park Our Stay in Klamath Falls, OR Crater Lake, Oregon’s Unique Blue Gem We first visited Crater Lake National Park on Sunday, November 3, 2019! This second time, it still made a great impression! Crater Lake is nature’s unique gem with an intense blue color like blue sapphire stone and an almost
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MacKerricher State Park Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA Beauty Amidst Erosion: MacKerricher State Park MacKerricher SP in Fort Bragg, California, once belonged to the Pomo and Yuki people, who thrived here for centuries. Later, in the mid-1800s, the MacKerricher family established a ranch with livestock here. In the early 20th century, the area became
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Jug Handle State Natural Reserve Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA A 500,000-Year Journey Through Time! We went on a special journey through time at Jug Handle State Natural Reserve, California. Here, the Ecological Staircase is a living timeline, with five distinct terraces revealing a fascinating 500,000-year history. Each terrace, roughly 100,000 years younger than
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Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park Our Stay in Fort Bragg, CA A Hike at Point Cabrillo Light Station Our California adventure took us to Point Cabrillo Light Station State Historic Park, just south of Caspar, between Mendocino and Fort Bragg. We hiked along a portion of the coastal trail, crossing a waving grassland
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