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Hi everyone! We are in Delft, and it is so great. Probably the best place we've been on our trip so far. (Except the church bells wake us up at 5 in the morning!!) Delft is the place where a famous painter named Vermeer lived, and he's painted some of the most famous paintings ever, like the Girl with the Pearl Earring. We are going to see a museum about him tomorrow. The whole scene of Delft is very pretty and small. There are canals lining up on every cobblestone street, and little shops line the streets. Biking is very popular around here, so you have to watch out when crossing the street. There is a large square, with tons of souvenir shops and places to eat. There are plenty of windmills, and lots of pretty courtyards full of plants and flowers. It is a really nice place. I would highly recommend it!!!
We had pancakes for breakfast this morning and strolled around town. We went around the square, and went into plenty of shops. My dad took a LOT of pictures, again. He does every day. Today was a very laid-back day, but tomorrow we're doing a lot more. We're taking a tram to Hauge, and we're seeing three museums there: The Maurithuis (to see Vermeers paintings), The Escher Museum, and The Msdag panarama. They all sound very exciting!!! I will write what we did sometime soon.
Quiz answers...the right answer was...French and Dutch!!! Thank you Tom and Babcia for participating. You were both right. Next question...
What is one of Dutch's favorite but grossest foods?
A) Raspberry Coffee
B) Chocolate Sprinkles on Toast
C) Kiwi scones
You guess! Let's see how you guys do this time. Try to break some records! Here is the record list of my blog:
*Getting over 7 comments
*Funniest nickname for a comment
*Everyone getting every answer right on one blog
Those are some records we can break, if you guys want to. No pressure!
Here's what's left on our trip:
*2 days in Delft
*1 night in Berlin
*6 days in Wrocław, Poland
*9 days in Maggie-D!, Poland CAMP MAGGIE D!!!
*1 night in Warsaw
*1 night in Dusseldorf
*Fly
*1 night on NYC (we fly into there)
* Home 29th
Hope you all are having an awesome summer. You guys have been so great with all the comments! I can't thank you all enough.
See you guys soon!
From, Julia
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Babcia My guess: chcolate sprinkles on toast. There is a very good novel about Vermeer - "Girl With a Pearl Earrings," like the name of his famous painting, by Tracy Chevalier. I think I still have and can lend it to you some time. Thanks for a very interesting blog.
Pepsi (pippa) My guess: kiwi scones. It sounds so disgusting. Have you tryed those foods and drink. Well maybe not the coffee. My mum says chocolate sprinkles on toast sounds good. I've been missing very many blogs so I'm going to go back and read them. I hope I havn't missed that many quizzes. I love your blog and I'm so doing this for New Zeland. Peace. Pepsi out.
Sofia Maggie-D lover/ see u in 2 days Raspberry coffee. We found old camp Maggie d stuff! Say hi to sir piwo pierogiski for me and tell him to stop taking soooo many pictures! Also say hi to Jacob and cashew (cash). See u in two days. I can't wait!!!!!
Grandma I would have to guess Rasberry coffee--gross! Really have enjoyed your blogs and the descriptions of your days--sounds so great--what will you do when you have to settle down at The Plains? Talk to Sandy! Love, Grandma
Maria 1 more day!! love you guys :)
Sofia!!! Whatup!!! OMG 1 more day! i cant wait to c u!!! we have a loooong drive to wroclaw 2morrow :(