Day 171 of 364 - Sat 1/21: Barn Dance?!?

Word of the day:   Schuur  (Barn)

Who knew the Dutch like to hang out in Barns and hold barn dances!?!? Ha... I kid!  But we did attend a New Year's celebration with some of Steve's co-workers in a barn that had been renovated and is now able to hold events comfortably. Sorry to disappoint but there was no line dancing or any dancing for that manner. Just appetizers, drinks and dinner. Dinner was a dish similar to chicken pot pie, but here they called it Queens Pie. I can't remember or find how it was said in dutch though.

Till next time...
Sarah

Day 169 of 364 - Thur 1/19: And we're back!

Word of the day:   Vlucht   (Flight)

After a flight that started Wed afternoon in Chicago fast forward to Thurs morning due to the time change. The flight was not overly long, but following my flight I had a 2 1/2hr train ride. Once at my place I took a few hours nap, and waited for Steve to come home from work.

We then headed out for dinner to celebrate my return. (Steve was really worried that I may not return and just stay in Chicago. But I have told him we have some amazing trips coming up and that the worst of winter weather has to be over, so we are now on an upswing again... fingers crossed.)  We ate a bunch of yummy tapas plates at Tapas y Mas.

Then along our walk home I noticed something I don't think you see too often, if at all, in the States.

One of these things is not like the others, One of these things just doesn't belong,Can you tell which thing is not like the others, before the song is done?

                     Then not even kidding, I see another one parked outside a bar about 5 doors down!

Till next time...Sarah

Day 139 of 364 - Tues 12/20: Home Sweet Home

Word of the day:     Luchthaven    (Airport)

I can't believe it has been 4 1/2months since getting here. Wow how time flys!  But more importantly...

Tomorrow is a BIG day... We are heading home for the Holidays! I am so excited, and more than ready!! I can't wait for some of the small things I have missed... driving a car more often, American restaurant choices and service, and Pumpkin Spice lattes!   Yup, Starbucks at the airport will be my very first stop once we are off the plane!!   Of course Steve has said, "what if they don't have it?" ... my response, "They will, and if not I will be getting an Eggnog Latte."  (Many of those will be consumed over the almost month I will be home.)  Tis' the Season.

But of course the BIGGER things I have missed are FAMILY and FRIENDS! I can't wait to see everyone!!!

I guess I should also mention I will be taking a break from the blog while home, so my next entry won't be until the end of January... Merry Xmas and Happy NY to you and your family!

Till next time... in 2012!

Sarah