Amstel River

A classic scene from an early morning bike ride- the ferry crossing for a car or few bikes.

Great Family Camping in Holland

We stayed at Camping de Strandloper in Scharendijke for the Himelvaart long weekend. Fun camping and the big girls took windsurf lessons! HIghlights as always included- tent sleeping, pancakes by Dad, playground fun, biking, and lots of smiles.

Great Running Route 1

Just north of Amsterdam Central is the fishing village of Durgendam. Park just past the village and run along the dike to Marken. 13K So gorgeous, you will forget what you are doing!! :-) Don't forget to pack your windsurfing gear, too.

Wind Fever

....checked out 'the spot' in Zaanfort...kites and windsurfers and outrageous winds until sunset at 9:45!! What a life! Photo courtesy of the spot. Alex and I have been bitten bad by the wind bug!

Best Day Ever #1

Ran 8 miles in the Amsterdamse Bos, windsurfed in Aalsmeer with my sweetie and biked to and from school to get the kids...YAHOOOOO!

Windsurf and Beach Weekend Dutch Style

Went to the southern Netherlands' coast with the Slater's. A great multifamily weekend! Lots of beaching, two big family meals, rugby, dig-dig-digging, soccer and more. We all recommend the Hotel ZilverMeeux. http://www.hoteldezilvermeeuw.nl/Arrangementen.html

Ended the weekend with windsurfing on the Grevelingenmeer. FUN!!! My kind of sailing.

Queen's Day 2009

On this day, it's ok to sell without a permit so every front stoop becomes a store front. It's a nation-wide garage sale where everyone wears orange- the color of the royal family. Notable- children bring out their musical instruments and play & sing for money. It's very exciting and warm.