It was a year ago today that I made my second trip to Europe with my two oldest girls, leaving Kansas City on a Saturday morning to go to Dublin, Ireland. I know my first trip over really was a complete assault on the senses - foreign country, different foods, languages, using public transit, plus … Continue reading February 8th, 2021
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June 10th, 2020
Today while running some errands I saw a couple of interesting things so, of course, I had to take a couple of pictures. I saw this sign on the men's room door at the local Food Co-op. Sausages on sale? I think I will buy mine in another part of the store, thank you. And … Continue reading June 10th, 2020
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February 17th, 2020 – Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kansas City, MO USA
I woke up at 4:30, an hour before our alarm was supposed to go off. I laid there in the darkness, contemplating our trip during that time; all the things we saw and did and the fun we had. We have a 9-hour flight to ATL then a couple more hours to MCI.It was such … Continue reading February 17th, 2020 – Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kansas City, MO USA
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February 16th, 2020 – Day 8: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Today we got out of our rental in Landsmeer and moved into Centrum near Centraal Station. Our room happened to be overlooking a canal and the station along with buildings in the other side of the canal. From here we go back and catch a train to Schiphol Airport for the trip home. We got … Continue reading February 16th, 2020 – Day 8: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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February 15th, 2020 – Day 7: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This morning we got up early to get into the city from our house in Landsmeer. We had tickets to tour the Anne Frank House - one of the few touristy things we scheduled and planned. I was a bit apprehensive about it but I'm glad we went. There are many lessons in what … Continue reading February 15th, 2020 – Day 7: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Journey and Destination 