Last week, Gerben and I had a short holiday after our summer vacation was ruined by my illness. And we had a truly wonderful week. We were so lucky with the weather! If we’d gone this week, we would have had rain all week. We were away for two nights, partly because of Castor, who only recently started eating from his microchip bowl. So we wanted to test first if everything would work out while we were gone. Of course our dear friend Gerdi took also care of the cats. They need to be cuddled.
Short holiday in own country
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- The Dunes
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- So peaceful
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- Our view from the restaurant
On Monday, we drove to Egmond aan Zee, which is about a two-hour drive from us. We arrived at noon and were able to check into our room right away. I always love that, you don’t have to unpack your bags in the afternoon. The hotel is a half-minute bicycle ride from the dunes. Oh yes, we brought our bicycles.
So after unpacking everything, we immediately went cycling. It’s truly beautiful in the dunes, so huge. And the colours of nature right now are, of course, enchanting. It was a bit too cold for me, 15/16 degrees Celsius, but still manageable. We cycled for 3,5 hours. In the evening, we ate at a beach bar and enjoyed the scenery of the sea. Isn’t it always so relaxing at the seaside?
The second day, after a hearty breakfast, because we always eat to much when it’s served, we cycled back into the dunes for another three hours. In the afternoon, we had soup at the same beach bar and then headed home.
Cycling in The Netherlands
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- So many of these, Autumn in nature.
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- I love food!
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- Stew buffet at the Union party.
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- At the musseum of False Art, in a fake Rietveld chair.
On Wednesday we had a day at home for our short holiday. With all sorts of things to do. I needed a new laptop, I wanted Gerben to buy some new clothes…..sounds familiar? Misery…lol. And I wanted to go to another store to buy a bedspread and a blanket for the couch. I could manage everything, but I had to take the wheelchair to one store. Last time I was there, I managed without it……..taking a deep breath. We enjoyed a quiet evening at home, and the next day we went to Drenthe, again with the bicycles.
When we arrived, we first had lunch and then went cycling. It was also incredibly beautiful there. Very diverse, cycling through villages, through forests, and across the heath. Another 3,5 hours. We had a nice chat with a man who owns a rest area where you can get coffee and other things. That evening, we had a delicious meal at the hotel. With a non-alcoholic gin and tonic! Really delicious!
The next day, the sun was still shining, and it was supposed to rain later in the day, so we decided to cycle a little further. Only for an hour because we got caught in the rain. But we did have a nice chat with some hikers. Afterward, we went to the Museum of Fake Art. We have a fabulous art forger in The Netherlands. He got caught and served time, but he is really a artist. Geert Jan Jansen if you are interested. Then we went home.
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- Suede look skirt mohair jumper.
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- Old skirt, new boots and a gilet.
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- Old dress and my favourite ballet cardigan.
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- New burgundy skirt.
On Saturday, we had an anniversary afternoon for Gerben’s union. Gerben received a pin, which was really nice. And on Sunday, we had dinner with my sister, brother-in-law, and my father’s wife. It would have been my father’s birthday that day. And since he loved Asian food, we went for it! We had a fantastic short holiday!
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Nancy, it sounds like such a lovely getaway, and how nice that the weather cooperated! The cycling routes through the dunes look absolutely beautiful — so peaceful and scenic. What a wonderful way to turn things around after your summer plans were interrupted!
Rena
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Thank you very much Rena!
I’m so happy for you for having such a lovely holiday, especially after he other one fell through because of your illness.
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Thanks Nicole!
I’m glad this vacation went better, it sounded a lot more relaxing!
That was really interesting about Geert Jan Jansen. We have our own forger in Germany, Wolfgang Beltracchi, also a wild story. I once watched a documentary about forgeries in museums and it was fascinating.
Have a lovely weekend!
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Oh how funny is that! I will Google him! Thanks!
That sounds like such a wonderful holiday!
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It was Joanne! Thanks.
So happy you enjoyed your holiday! That’s a lot of cycling! You deserved a break and I’m so glad you got it. Thanks for the link up Nancy!
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It sounds like a wonderful getaway! I’m glad you were able to do so much cycling! It looks so beautiful there!
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It was and cycling was great! Thanks Jill.
I’m happy you got to have a getaway!
Jennifer
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Thanks Jennifer, that is very kind of you!
So pleased you had such a perfect and peaceful few days away, it will do you so much good to relax! Take care
Pamela
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It did! It gave me energy, thanks Pamela!
Glad you had a good time with nice weather. Love those mushrooms you photographed!
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They are really huge! And pretty! Thanks Sally!
Your short vacation sounds like a wonderful and relaxing turnaround from your previously nixed plans, for both of you. The scenery looks beautiful! It is so calming to be in nature. Glad you had nice weather and were able to do a lot of cycling. Thanks for hosting the link up, as always, and hope you have a lovely, quiet weekend planned!
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Thank you very much Di!
It makes my heart so happy to see you getting away and having a great time! I love seeing your outfits too!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thank you very much Kellyann!
It really sounds like a lovely holiday! I love that you are able to bike, it is one of my favorite forms of exercise and something I love to do when we go to the beach. It is a great way to see more of nature and the Netherlands sure is beautiful! I am so glad the weather cooperated!
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Yes me too! If we did go a week later we had rain all week!
Nice photos, you look fabulous.
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Thank you.
You deserved such a fabulous time. Of course, the kitties need to be cuddled…that’s a fact!!
XOOX
Jodie
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Thanks Jodie!
I’m so glad you had a successful getaway!
-Ashley
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Thanks Ashley!
Oh, I’m so glad you were able to have a holiday at last! You look fantastic in those outfits! I never think to take photos of outfits when we’re gone. I had to giggle about the Museum of Fake Art! What a funny idea…I mean, they might as well use the art, right? I keep trying to talk Mike into an electric tricycle. I don’t think he’d have to worry about balance on one of those. I really need to get a bicycle. Thanks for the link up!
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And it’s gtreat to cycle together! You can hire them first to give it a try.
Hi, Nancy – I’m so happy that you had a great time! You certainly packed in a wide variety of events around your area and got lots of exercise on top of it! Xoxo – Angie, http://www.yourtrueselfblog.com
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Well Angie, Gerben had a lot of exercise, I have a ebike…..lol.
What a perfect vacation? I hope you and Gerben had a super time. Thanks for hosting the linkup. Do join mine this week too Nancy. Jacqui x
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Thank you very much Jacqui!
Looks like you are having a lovely getaway, especially with all of the bike riding! Enjoy it!
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Thanks Cheryl!
I’m glad you managed to have a wonderful holiday after all and that the weather gods were on their best behaviour for the time of year! Cycling in the dunes sounds heavenly!
I’m loving the sound of the Museum of Fake Art!
I’m swooning over your new burgundy skirt, which is exactly what I’ve been looking for! xxx
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That museum was so very interesting, the stories were fun! It’s a great skirt right? And it has pockets!
It looks like the perfect getaway and I’m so glad it worked for you! Such a beautiful location, especially for cycling!
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Indeed, and nature is so beautiful right now! Thanks Laura.
I’m so happy for you for having such a lovely holiday, especially after he other one fell through because of your illness.
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Thank you, that is very kind of you Amelia!