Today we started packing up the trailer for the move  to the new house.  We pick up the key tomorrow so getting everything ready to take down.  It's about an hour and a quarter drive each way and we've been back and forth a lot lately...we will probably start sleeping at the new house next … Continue reading Day 22: Getting ready for the move

Today we took a day out from the stress of settling, and had a fun day at the theme park in Enkhuizen called "Sprookjeswonderland".  This is a magical place I'd highly recommend for anyone with young children.  It's actually amazing value too, with an entry price of only 9 euros per person, which is a … Continue reading Day 21: Sprookjeswonderland

The overwhelming task of shopping today for EVERYTHING for the new house.  Here, when you rent a house, it doesn't even have flooring or light fittings.  As we're not sure how long we will stay there, we don't want to spend a lot, but also would like it to be decent!  So it was doing … Continue reading Day 20: Shopping

Every Thursday from the end of June until the beginning of September, there is a fantastic procession and markets in Schagen, Noord Holland. The West-Friese Markt really is a wonderful experience for tourists, expats and even true Nederlanders.

Well, we've been here less than three weeks and have now pretty much organised the "big three". Dutch Car Today we picked up our Renault Modus.  Cute little car.  Unfortunately I can't drive a manual so Bas will be the chauffeur but he chose it and loves it.   This will be the car he … Continue reading Day 18: Dutch Car, Job and House

Tuesday 24th July 2012 All the family went to the beach today.  I just didn't feel like it and instead spent a day alone which I think was actually just what I needed.  Just did a bit of research on life here and some writing.  Even found a potential job - I'm not looking too … Continue reading Day 17: A day alone

Monday 23rd July 2012 It's funny, moving to another country.  One day you can feel like you're settling in and enjoying a real summers day like yesterday and then the next morning you can wake up just feeling really homesick and horrible.  Spent most of today just feeling like I was about to sob at any … Continue reading Day 16: Difficult day

Sunday 22nd July 2012 So what do you do on a real summer's day in The Netherlands?  Get your hats, sunglasses, lifejackets and cruise the canals of course! We're staying with family in North Holland and they live right on a canal, so today we took the boat out.  Here are our "captains" - Bas' … Continue reading Day 15: A real summers day

Thursday 19th July 2012 The weather report is looking good, as far as Dutch weather goes.  Today has been quite nice, and tomorrow some showers are expected...but then as you can see, there are less clouds and it's due to get warmer.  It makes me smile that there are still always clouds though, never just … Continue reading Day 12: Take a walk