Netherlands

Its been many full moons since I wrote anything here. The last full moon was viewed from the Netherlands where my Goddaughter is attending University and where there are the most enjoyable cycle tours. Let me post a few images and stories.
First the Hostel that I satyed at was modern, clean and a wonderful place to meet people from all over the world. Here's my lower bunk and the bikes that were available to rent and finally - oh, oh - the street party that was just outside my window UNTIL FOUR AM!!!

Rotterdam is a beautiful city.  I'll try to post more later, but must head off to see a therapeutic touch treatment. Looking forward to sharing.

It's 2014 and I am writing!

My goal this year is to finish the book based on the letters shared between Emerthe and I. It is great fun writing, harder work editing and very interesting doing the research to make sure that facts are correct. Emerthe and her family have an amazing story and I want to share it.

Over the holidays I watched the ice form on the St Lawrence River. It's a terrible winter in the east. Thank goodness that most people have had electricity and therefore heat restored. Newfoundland is suffering today as the Maritimes are struck by more foul weather. I'll post some of the images I took on my cell phone of the ic

One morning the mist rose from the warmer water of the St Lawrence

The trees were stunningly beautiful

At the end of a day the light made even the frozen landscape awe inspiring

But it was good to be inside looking out!

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