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The bewildering Amsterdam

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [944] | Comments [2]

Although possibly a reflection of my contemplative state at the moment, so far Amsterdam has been an interesting observation which has left me feeling somewhat old and prudish. No, not prudish….just….not part of the scene. Everybody told me how ... Read more >

Feeling contemplative

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 | By mel_mel | Views [927] | Comments [4]

I’ve been feeling somewhat pensive of late, no doubt a consequence of my indecision about what to do for the last couple of months of my trip. As you are all aware, I set my heart on volunteering in India, despite the less than encouraging response ... Read more >

Gallery: Maine, Connecticut, NYC, Colorado, Amsterdam and LONDON

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 | By aprillabbe | Photo Gallery

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Gallery: friesland

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 | By melly027 | Photo Gallery

sailing holiday
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Gallery: vrije universiteit

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 | By melly027 | Photo Gallery

interesting architecture
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Gallery: Amsterdam

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 | By sair | Photo Gallery

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Gallery: Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo reef

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 | By mcnab_family | Photo Gallery

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Gallery: monkey Mia

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 | By mcnab_family | Photo Gallery

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day as a dutch chick (by an aussie chick who presumes to know)

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 | By melly027 | Views [988] | Comments [1]

you get up in the morning and put on your finest scungies (male audience: old-school name for lycra-style undies equal to colour of skirt) to counter bicycle-flashing (because you can ride a bicycle in any attire, and make the high-heeled practice ... Read more >

Gallery: sailing

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 | By melly027 | Photo Gallery

three guys, a girl and a pretty place
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Gallery: if you'll let me indulge in the word, 'diversification'

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 | By melly027 | Photo Gallery

appartment housing in amersfoort
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for the architects: small housing, density and diversity in holland

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 | By melly027 | Views [565]

i'm pretty lucky to have some cluey artist friends who are updating me on their favourite building projects. these are mastering the art of diversity in spite of 'the module' http://www.kattenbroek.info/en/index-en.htm www.vathorst.com

dutchification complete with bicycle purchase

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 | By melly027 | Views [805]

I always knew that bicycles were used in holland, i just didn't realise that bikes are essential, practically obligatory, in the dangerous tournament that is daily life in amsterdam. My godmother should be pleased to know that her patronage is the reason ... Read more >