Tag Archives: Amsterdam West

More places to be cool – Amsterdam School

Posted on July 22, 2015 by susancarey

My last blog I complained about the general over-crowdedness of Amsterdam’s tourist hotspots but it’s easy to find other places of interest outside the city centre. So if you’re having an Amsterdam staycation, or are visiting the town and looking … Continue reading →

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Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three Bags Full!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by susancarey

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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Verdant Oasis in Amsterdam West?

Posted on April 28, 2013 by susancarey

My local park, which I can see from my recently geraniumed balcony, is named after world famous philosopher, Desiderius Erasmus (1467-1536). The Erasmuspark was designed by Egbert Mos in 1957 and he incorporated lots of straight lines, rectangular beds and trees … Continue reading →

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It’s Sunny in Amsterdam!

Posted on March 27, 2012 by susancarey

Yay, our hood is on the up! Why do Americanisms always spring to mind when I’m feeling positive? I mean, jolly hockey-sticks our local area is climbing up the socio-economic ladder. Formerly called Bos & Lommer, a troubled neighbourhood, our … Continue reading →

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