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Saturday, April 30, 2016

Let's Go!

 A dry Saturday!
No umbrellas or gloves needed!
 Time to head out with Friends of Het Gooi!
 It's a special walk today!
 We're at "Laarder wasmeer" , a nature reserve.
It can only be reached if you go with someone with the key!
Hello! A few of the locals!
 Scottish Highland cattle
 There were a few!
 They also enjoyed a moment in the sun!
 Sunshine and shadows today!
 Even a bench, just for a moment!
 We're here! A coffee with a view!
Thanks for joining in on today's walk!
Green Cow
Seen at a local garden centre!

Friday, April 29, 2016

Two colorful cows!

Artist unknown
Wishing you spring time colour this weekend!

Slug reading!

 While on internet I came across this book! So, being the Hosta loving person that I am, I had to order it through the local book store!
 The illustrations are great!
There are a few ideas to try!
I'll let you know during this Hosta season!

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

King's Day!

 Today The Netherlands celebrated the King's 49th birthday!
This year we went by train to Den Bosch!
Get yourself a warm drink, enjoy the day!
The station in Den Bosch still retains its old charm!
It wasn't very busy when we arrived.
 "King's Day was colder than Christmas"
was the headline on one of the weather Internet sites!
 A Bossche Bol is "mandatory" when you visit !
 Tasted good! As it  rained and hailed !
 There was outdoor heating but still....
I did take my gloves off though!
 A wondrous Climb was the reason for this visit!
 It's only temporary!
To avoid disappointment
better book your tickets via Internet! 
 We're a bit early so we'll stroll around...
 and admire the architecture inside!
 The sun's shining!
 Light pouring in...
 through the stained glass!
How about this one for a quilt block?
 It's our turn! Time to go!
See those figures looking up?
When we reached the top we can look below, see their faces!
 There's only one woman!
See her? Second from the front.
The second figure in this row,
 Doesn't he look like Sam Eagle from The Muppet's?
 We'll follow the specially made path.
The sun's still shining!
 Views over Den Bosch
 There's a nice roof top garden!
 So much detail!
 The designers and makers were creative and amazing!
 They are all such characters!
 A view of the scaffolding construction.
 A few more photo's!
 Wonder what this all about!
There's so much to take in! It's just so big!
 And one angel has recently been up dated!
Enjoy the view!
It's time to go back down. 
 The weather can change oh so quickly!
The restaurants and terrace's really do make an effort!
Headed back to the station...a dry moment!
And King's Day wouldn't be King's Day
without a bit of shopping! A plastic cake stand!
Great for an outdoor picnic!
Now it's time for tea, it's 5C outside,
 while the umbrella's dry out!

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

April showers!

 There was 3cm snow in Drenthe
Here, a bit of sunshine between the showers!
 With this cool weather the tulips are looking great!
The ferns are showing their faces too!
10mm rain yesterday, more that 5mm today.
Great test for those buckets and tubs!