lairdandjonelle

We had a great time today on our Holland tour. Went to Delft, toured the one remaining Delft blue on blue pottery — what gorgeous stuff! And how expensive, as well! They used to do amazing building tiles as well — they had a porcelain tile picture of the famous Night Watch that was fabulous — but for some reason they think that stuff doesn’t sell today. I’d sure want some of it — maybe not the lifesize 13 feet by 13 feet Night Watch, but other tiles. Walked around Delft for an hour or so, then went to the Haag — just tour busing around there, but a beautiful place. We sail tonight and tomorrow I go to Middleburg, the once upon a time capital, a medieval town, and Laird goes to see the water works at the delta — a gear head’s paradise, I’m sure. Holland is still beautiful, but still doesn’t move me to think, “gee I want to live here” — my yardstick for whether I love a place.
Congratulations to Alex for her win at an entrepreneur competition– she and her partner won Crowd Favorite. Couple more steps to the big final win — go, Alex!
Hope everyone is well and happy — Amsterdamly yours, l&j

Well, we’re aboard, had our emergency lesson so we’re ready to go. Amsterdam is gray and cool, but part of the day was sunny and cool, so there’s hope for tomorrow. We go off to Delft — who wants blue and white pottery? Flight was tiring, but not like going to South Africa! Still, we’re looking forward to bedtime tonight. Perhaps more to report after Holland tour tomorrow. Sleep tight! l&g

OK, got as far as the first entry and could actually locate it on the internet. Now is this how one writes new posts? Isn’t email so much easier?????

Hello, Everyone — we’re trying to do a blog of our Chelsea Flower Show Cruise.  We’re off in a few hours to Denver, then tomorrow to Detroit and on to Amsterdam on Wednesday morning.  Then trip starts in earnest.  Perhaps we’ll learn how to use this blog; perhaps not.  To my way of thinking, we’re a tad overscheduled on this cruise — shore excursions every day, some very long — where’s the spa time????  But y’all know Laird, always up for a new adventure, new something to see and do, no time for lolling around the thessohydrowhatever pool before massages.

If this works, we’ll send everyone the link to it, then you can follow along or not, at your pleasure.  Here’s to hitting the link!  l&j

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