Amsterdam to Marken

November 1st, 2008

This was by far the more scenic ride I have been on so far. The whole ride took around 5 hours. The first 3 hours was amazing but once the weather rolled in, riding back in the dark and rain was not so good. We covered about 46km all up and I suggest leaving earlier in the day to avoid the dark. It’s all sign posted which makes it quite easy to find the island.

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Dan & Dean come to visit

November 1st, 2008

It was great seeing Dan and Dean. We cruised around Amsterdam, got to go to a fair and a beer festival and ate heaps and heaps of cheese & fish sandwiches. . . blah! Also, heaps and heaps of riding.

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Mindcontroller

October 7th, 2008

We, as we are getting old, Brad and I needed a nap before we went to Zandaam to Mindcontroller. We slept till 12 and got to the rave about 2am. Worried about not getting into the venue that late, be played the stupid tourist angle which seemed to work. Had a dance, saw Scott Brown and when home. . . heaps of fun!

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Glyn & Aviva’s stay

October 7th, 2008

We had heaps of fun and the sun was out the whole time which was amazing! We did a bit of paddle boating, looked around at the shops & generally cruised around Amsterdam with the chair on wheels

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My first Football game

October 7th, 2008

Dean arrived and we all decided to go to Australia v’s Holland in Eindhoven. This was the best introduction to football. The crowd was a mass sea of orange, chanting, Holland got ‘red carded’ & Australia Won! Could not have asked for much more than that.

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De Haar Castle

August 29th, 2008

Angie & Phillipe came over from London for the long weekend. We managed to fit in a heap of shopping, the red light district & a 3.5hour bike ride to De Haar castle. The castle was huge and amazing from the outside. We did not get to go in as it was too late in the day and they were filming an ad. Worth the visit though!

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Pete, Loz & Brain

August 13th, 2008

Had a great birthday week with my brother, Loz & Brain coming to stay. Had an amazing dinner at the supper club. Expensive, but well worth it. Also visited House of Bols, again, well worth a look. Was great having everyone here.

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Antwerp - The land of trainers

August 3rd, 2008

Antwerp was only a 2 hour train ride from Amsterdam central. When we arrive, it was the perfect opportunity for shopping. Everything was up to 70% off and the trainers were to die for! We also did a bit of sightseeing, taking in the mini castle on the water & roman bridge.

Mainly you go to Antwerp for the Beer, great food and beautiful little streets. One notable restaurant was filled with religious figures. The food was amazing, but it was quite strange having them watch down on you while you eat. The lamb was amazing!

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Rotterdam Redbull air race

July 22nd, 2008

Info to come.

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Alkmaar cheese market

July 19th, 2008

If you are thinking of going to Alkmaar to see the cheese market, keep in mind it is on every Friday between 10-12 in the morning. We though it was on Sat & missed it, but we did get to go to the cheese museum. This is also well worth seeing if you are a cheese buff. Alkmaar is bigger than expected & wasn’t exactly what we were expecting. Not as pretty as some of the other towns we have visited since we have been here, but worth seeing the cheese museum.