Monday, July 23, 2018

Holiday projects...

So here we are, on holiday, and it's already so so good. We arrived early, after only an hours drive from the ferry at Rotterdam, so we had the full day ahead of us. I'm rapidly becoming convinced that this is the way to holiday - keep the travel time to a minimum and just arrive and dive right in. 

We have a lovely little house only 5 minutes walk from the beach, and since the weather is still absolutely amazing that's exactly where we've spent the majority of our time so far. The boys have basically turned into fish or something, and since they are all so happy and entertaining themselves (thanks for that also go to D, who's been joining in the play a fair bit) I've even got a bit of knitting time in. 

I followed your advice, by the way (how did you all get so sensible?!) - I've brought my parrot socks as an easy project and have left a couple of the more complex WIPs at home. I've found the address of a cute little yarn shop in Amsterdam so I'm hoping for souvenir yarn to take home. One little indulgence that I've brought is some cotton to knit myself a sun hat. I felt that was somewhat appropriate, considering the temperatures...

It's quite a fun project, actually, and very beach-worthy. 


I'm about 16 rows in now, so it's going well. Perhaps, when we go to Amsterdam, I can source some hat wire to actually finish the hat, but even if I can't I'm fairly sure I'll finish this project before we get back because it's far quicker than I thought.

Other than that we've been doing a lot of eating and lazing around, and cycling - you can't go to the Netherlands and not cycle, after all - and I'm thoroughly enjoying myself. Noordwijk is a lovely and very lively place and the weather obviously helps, but I suspect that even if it wasn't this sunny we'd have a great time here. 


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10 comments:

  1. What fun you're having. Keep it up!

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  2. A place that we have been to many times and love. Enjoy your trip to Amsterdam.

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  3. It looks like lots of fun is being had all round and great choice on the projects to take with you.

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  4. It’s a lovely beach at Noordwijk - enjoy! We went several years ago when we had a long layover in Amsterdam. We also really enjoyed the flower market and the museums.

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  5. It looks as though you are having a fantastic holiday. Enjoy the rest.

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  6. Your vacation sounds perfect. Enjoy yourselves!

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  7. Also meant to say... I'm so glad we can see pictures on your trip and don't have to wait until you return! Your 100 days of photographs sounds like a fun challenge!

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  8. Enjoy. It sounds wonderful

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  9. Have a fun holiday, and make sure to show us whatever souvenir yarn you're going to get, I'm so curious.

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  10. Ooo, enjoy your holiday! It looks lovely and the hat is a very appropriate project indeed.

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