Almost exactly 10 years ago, I took my first trip to Europe and stayed in Leeuwarden with my grandma and Hans. I remember being completely overwhelmed by how quaint–and different–everything was. I was ready to have a different impression the second time and to feel a little let-down. Since then, I have done more traveling [...]
We returned on Wednesday night from our little jaunt around The Netherlands, France and Switzerland. While we were gone, spring came to Steinbach. The grass grew, the trees are in bloom, there are little flowers all around and the weather is amazing. It’s good to be home and it was neat to [...]
We’re planning our Easter vacation (yes, I realize it’s a week away) and would love to hear ideas and favorite places from any of you. Friday we’ll head to Leeuwarden to spend 4-5 days with Evy and Hans, seeing the sights of The Netherlands, enjoying an Easter brunch with family (a condensed version), and drinking [...]
