Tall Ships in Amsterdam 2010!

Made it to the tall ships and toured the oldest, still sailing, full-rigged ship. Built in 1927, the Sorlandet is from Norway and featured beautiful wood work.  Also toured Sophie's request, the Santa Maria Manuela from Portugal.  Fun highlights were the yellow clog motorboat and the Heineken keg boat!  And kudos to the marine patrol for keeping the hundreds of boats afloat and apart!

Catering Resource: Renzo's Deli in Amsterdam

Renzo's catered a great spread for 40 including lemon pie, choc cake, quiches, manchego cheese, meatballs, olives, stuffed peppers and more. Going to the deli to return the dishes, I'd say it'd be an even better place to stop by in person.

http://www.renzosdelicatessen.nl/winkel/

Summer 2010 Milestones

- First family bike ride with all 5 of us on our 2 wheelers
- Sophie gets going on waterskiis
- Charlotte swims with no floaties
- Mini Smevog family reunion in Wisconsin
- Visiting our wonderful, sweet Aunt Charlotte in Virginia
- Rope swinging and cliff jumping at the Sullivan quarry in Maine
- Italy's wine country and good friends from the U.S. :)
- Sunsets every night in Hancock Point
- Cafe This Way with John O'Meara and Cousin Sierra
- Ancient city of Efes in Turkey and a spot of windsurfing
- Sophie experiences a Turkish hospital