Destination: Netherlands

funny people

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 | By chrissyjoy | Views [550] | Comments [2]

i have to tell zou all that it snowed yesterdaz! not snow like we know back in nebraska, i mean the flakes were huge but it never sticks. the ground is too warm. but it was prettz. the weather here is strange. the morning was cloudz and then the sun ... Read more >

Tags: Friends

more of life in holland

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 | By chrissyjoy | Views [501] | Comments [2]

 i am working in reception now which is somedays fun and other days extremely stressful. but its nice to have variety and work in the cafe as well. although right now its sunday afternoon and this place has never been quieter. there are now about 35 ... Read more >

Tags: Work

Groovy, Baby, yeah...

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 | By katieback | Views [1474] | Comments [6]

So today was maybe my favorite day here so far. I met some great people, listened to some great music, and am now curled up in a nice comfy bed to sleep in tomorrow! I'll expand: As I've already told everyone (too many times, probably) I am becoming ... Read more >

Tags: friends

TAXI!

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 | By katieback | Views [1420] | Comments [7]

So yesterday I decided to try my hand at getting to Den Bosch on the bike, which apparently the other au pairs did frequently.  Well good for them.  It is the most confusing damn thing I've ever seen/done in my life.  The Mom gave me directions (kind ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

I think I'll just have tea...

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 | By katieback | Views [933] | Comments [11]

So as previously mentioned, I decided yesterday to try out couchsurfing.com. It's a fantastic website that connects travelers to people who are open to touring around or letting you crash on their couch should you need a place to stay (or not want ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Laughing Anyway

Sun, 24 Feb 2008 | By katieback | Views [1147] | Comments [2]

So even though I completely wiped out on the stupid buckfeet and still can't fully extend my bruised and gashed leg without it hurting, I haven't stopped laughing all day I don't think. I'm addicted to this podcast called "Never Not Funny"... Read more >

Tags: Laughter

Green is not my color...

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 | By katieback | Views [2279] | Comments [5]

...though it is the color of the formerly white pants I was wearing to pick up the kids from school from lunch today. Here are the facts: As we've previously discussed, I'm not very good at biking. I don't even feel very stable riding the old bike ... Read more >

Tags: Doctors, hospitals & health

Gallery: Kasteel De Haar

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 | By katieback | Photo Gallery

Gallery: The Netherlands

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 | By katieback | Photo Gallery

Amsterdam

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 | By jamie_candice | Views [944]

We left from Manchester and caught the bus to Liverpool at 4am. The bus driver was running late and we were starting to get worried that we would miss our flight. However we arrived with NO time to spare and quickly rushed to our gate. We arrived in ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Holland/Belgium/Luxembourg

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 | By jamie_candice | Photo Gallery

Sorry, Mario, but the princess is in another castle...

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 | By katieback | Views [5880] | Comments [14]

So today was my first real day-trip. The Family put all these travel books and brochures and such in my room for me to look at, and I found a good one by Lonely Planet about the Netherlands. So I was off to Utrecht. So as a Texan, I'm not entirely ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

In the beginning

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 | By katieback | Views [812] | Comments [4]

So Alex Garland had an excellent point. I don't have a blog. It's definitely the best way to not have to repeat my stories two hundred times, though as I've already typed an entirely perfect blog and then deleted it (I'm a dumbass), this will not ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Amsterdam

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 | By kayley | Views [431]

another 5 hour train trip and we got to our last stopover in europe...amsterdam. a very strange city but eventually it all makes sense. the people are awesome, so so lovely. they basically all speak english which makes life a lot easier as well. we ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Laatste dag in NL: druk druk druk

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 | By bramgies | Views [696] | Comments [4]

Nou, de laatste dingentjes zijn bijna geregeld. Het is erg onwerkelijk om te bedenken dat we morgen gaan beginnen aan een heel spannende reis. Wat het met ons zal doen kunnen we niet bedenken, en dat is eigenlijk ook niet zo belangrijk. We laten ons ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase