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The idea here is to TRAVEL THE WORLD regardless of time or budget. It dawned on me one day that even if I had unlimited time and money (which I definitley do not), I still couldn't see everything in the world that I'd like to see--I'm simply not going to live long enough to do it.

But I had a bit of brain wave and soon after the travel envelope was born. This is an actual physical envelope. I typed the name of every country in the world, plus every state in the US on little slips of paper which I then put into the envelope. In the beginning we (myself, my husband, Dave and daugher Catherine) would draw out a slip at random at the beginning of the month and that's where we would go---at least in our minds. We grab some books about the country from the library and put them in our bathroom to look at. We also check out some videos about the country if any. We check it out on googleearth, listen to the music, try the food, maybe even attempt to learn a dance or celebrate a festival.

After the first two years we discovered that even virtual traveling can be tiring, so we travel now whenever I happen to be in the mood.

It's great fun. I especially love it when people I meet have been to the place I'm "visiting" in real life, or get excited and have some virtual adventures of their own. I hope that anyone who comes across this blog will feel welcome to come with us on the trip!



You have a standing reservation to see it all!

May 30, 2015

May 30, Amsterdam

I love days when we get to Skype. I MUST visit Amsterdam. She says every third shop is a cheese shop and they are generous with samples!

But the day started with mini Dutch pancakes from the best shop in Holland. Loyally, she says that they are "almost as good as Daddy's"  Also fruit..


And hot chocolate served with a whole plate of whipped cream on the side.


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Around the town they visited the flea market, where Catherine got real Birkenstock sandals.  Scattered around were these statues of rabbits that were painted in different ways, just like horse statues are painted here in Ogden. 


This bunny seems to be having an identity crisis. Bunny or duck or maybe even pikachu?


I'm not clear as to whether she saw a dollhouse museum, shop, or children's museum, but she found this object for me to put in my dollhouse someday. 


It's a miniature silver, gutted pig. What more could any enthusiast want?


They got to visit the Van Gogh museum and also the Rijksmuseum, both of which she found interesting, and the floating flower market. But being my daughter, and knowing me well, knew that these would be the pictures I like best. 


Just look at all that cheese!!! She sampled all kinds of flavors including pesto and asparagus cheese. 



 The rest of the group did plenty of sampling too, so everyone was glad when Catherine actually bought some.


And to wash down all the goodies, there is juicy water. 


Or, if you like coffee, there are some very good brews. 

Also a strong contender for favorite Amsterdam feature, are giant vats of Nutella. 




After talking to Catherine today, Amsterdam has shot to the top of my "Must see" list of places.


After a group dinner, there was a mass exodus to H&M to buy leggings (most of the group is female) to stay warm in church tomorrow.

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