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Freedom of the Line – Dining Along the River Severn

Posted on August 18, 2014 by ASWilliams

For Christmas 2013 Frank and I received a wonderful experience gift from my sister and brother-in-law. We were given the freedom of the line on the Severn Valley Railway and a dining voucher for two. I’ve always wanted to travel … Continue reading →

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The Prince Who Kept Mum – Delving into Delft

Posted on August 1, 2014 by ASWilliams

Willem de Zwijger, (William the Silent) was the founding father of the Dutch monarchy. Zwijgen is a verb that can’t be translated directly into an English verb. We have the expression, keeping mum, which means the speaker knows about something … Continue reading →

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Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by ASWilliams

Have you heard my latest? I’ve adopted a sheep! And not just any old sheep. Oh no, this one’s a rare breed. Ouessant sheep are named after the island, 18 miles off the west coast of Brittany. They are mainly … Continue reading →

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Birthday Swag Bag – Blog Hop

Posted on July 6, 2014 by ASWilliams

Fill a virtual goodie bag! How could I resist? The plan is to put all my favourite or desired items into a swag bag for a significant birthday including: a book, beauty product, snack food, music album and ‘my choice’. By the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Vondelpark!

Posted on June 24, 2014 by ASWilliams

This year het Vondelpark, one of Amsterdam’s best known parks, celebrates its 150th birthday. To mark the occasion, school children were asked to create a sculpture that was inspired by the park. The children followed workshops with professional sculptors and … Continue reading →

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Off the Amsterdam Track

Posted on June 8, 2014 by ASWilliams

Because I live in Amsterdam, my special days out – especially in the tourist season – are often further afield. Yesterday, it was a visit to Leiden, a university town about 40 minutes south of Amsterdam. At the Museum van … Continue reading →

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Cordially Yours xxx

Posted on May 28, 2014 by ASWilliams

The first time I ever tasted elderflower cordial was on Christmas Eve, 1998. It was added to a glass of champagne and served in the traditional Drentse restaurant, the Olde Posthuus, as an aperitif. ‘What is this veritable manna from heaven?’ … Continue reading →

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“Who else but me is ever going to read these letters?”

Posted on May 6, 2014 by ASWilliams

May 8th is the premier showing of ‘Anne,’ the theatre production inspired by Anne Frank’s life. It’s been controversial from the start. The most recent cat amongst the pigeons is the option of booking dinner followed by the show. How … Continue reading →

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Adios Awesome, Hello Digital Dementia

Posted on April 24, 2014 by ASWilliams

On Good Friday I got back home from a brief sojourn in the Yorkshire Dales with some dear friends. One particularly glorious morning we went for a hillside walk and met a farmer coming back from his flock. He greeted … Continue reading →

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A Woman of ill Repute has a Terminal Sickness

Posted on April 9, 2014 by ASWilliams

Last Sunday afternoon I was cycling home in a leisurely fashion, enjoying the quietness on the roads and while my thoughts were elsewhere I jumped a red light. A taxi skidded round the corner and the driver shouted ‘kanker hoer!’ … Continue reading →

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