This week I really settled into life here. I do the same things you do...I work, I shop, pay bills, do laundy, exercise and don't pay enough attention to time passing. Today I decided to be more attentive to people I come in contact and things I see. I don't want to blend in, I want to enjoy with both hands! Maastricht is a very cook town. I want to go back- take the tour- understand the place a little more. This time, I just walked it and felt my way around. Fas...

This week I really settled into life here. I do the same things you do...I work, I shop, pay bills, do laundy, exercise and don't pay enough attention to time passing. Today I decided to be more attentive to people I come in contact and things I see. I don't want to blend in, I want to enjoy with both hands! Maastricht is a very cook town. I want to go back- take the tour- understand the place a little more. This time, I just walked it and felt my way around. Fas...

Sunday. What a great day! I did nothing I was suposed to and everything I wanted to do. Starting at the end- Josa and Coen invited me for a cooking lesson and dinner. We had mussels the Dutch way and they were terrific! I don't have the cheif's permission, or I would share it. These people are awesome. It is pretty rare that someone invites strangers into their home. These two really made me feel welcome! I had home-brewed mint tea and the best coffee I hav...

Splashing home after a late night at work, my spirits were low. When I approached my door, I saw rain sliding down the plastic of a package on my table. I stowed my umbrella and lifted the pot with both hands. Carrying it into the house, I shut the door and saw a card tucked inside. As I tugged at the plastic and pulled it away, the most delicious perfume filled my lungs and I felt myself smiling and thinking...."that is what purple smells like". Thank...

I took yesterday off from work so Mom & I went to Amsterdam. Mom was so hungry when we got to the station, she needed an ice cream. I will have to remember that one. We checked into a very Jetzens hotel called Citizen M. It had an automatic rainforest shower, circular enclosure for a wc, a wall-to wall- fabulous bed , room darkening shades and a programable rainforest wakeup- complete with trumpeting elephants. Mom tried HARD to ignore those.Anyway....Then w...