A’dam explore
December 28, 2013
Out and about on the bikes to Albert Cuyp markt (recommend) and through Osterpark (where Sam is above) and onto Dappermarkt (would no recommend so much).
XMAS!
December 25, 2013
Sam and Donna came to join us for a xmas/new years sojourn in Amsterdam. Here is Sam donning my practice knitting pieces which conveniently turned into unexpected santa accessories. Here you can also see our tree complete with homemade stockings with riddles to lead their owners to their gifts and vegan chocolate truffles in the paper parcels (I would recommend making and eating those truffles, good for gift giving too!)
Sensational Surprise lunch for Franc
December 15, 2013
Tyler, me and Cam enjoying the wonderful lunch at Merkelbach in Park Frankendael that Laura organised as an early birthday surprise for Franc! Such a sensational setting, excellent food and great big lunch companions!
Crafter-noon
December 14, 2013
The innaugural ‘crafternoon’ was held at Tyler’s place with many a craft learnt including knitting and making xmas decorations, combined with tasty treat consumption – who knew that dill and celery worked so well in egg sandwiches. Here we have Tyler, Nikki, Jo and Claire crafting away – keen for many more to come!
O Christmas Tree!
December 10, 2013
Getting into the festive spirit, packhorse Cam carrying the xmas tree home!
Manic for the Macarons
December 8, 2013
Bex’s house was a hive of activity in a macaron making whirl to celebrate her impending day of birth! Click on to see more of the process and the results of deliciousness!
Marshall meet up
December 7, 2013
More merry visitors with Camilla’s parents Jutta and Andrew in town. We explored the cheese museum and walked about Jordaan and the 9 streets on a very rainy afternoon. Lovely times!
Stormachtig
December 5, 2013
You may have seen on the news that there was a superb storm coming through the Netherlands, I thankfully arrived home from my errands before the full force hit. This photo doesn’t do it justice, although you can see some slanty trees – I was even contemplating sitting away from the window.
Portlandia intro
December 3, 2013
First dinn dinns at our new table (thanks to Amsterdam freecycle) with Andrea and Bex, whom we introduced to the most hilarious comedy sketch show Portlandia.