But only for a few mintues. Long enough for me to have to move the laptop over a little on the desk so I could see it better!

However, it wasn’t raining, so it was a good day to go for a long walk, discover some new areas and take some photos to share.

Like this cute gate…

And this gorgeous little path.

And some pretty moss growing on an old tree.

I followed my GPS back to Inge’s house and took some little detours along the way. I had gloves. I was ok.

And just when I was getting a little hungry, I ran into this tent selling olieballen in one of the cute neighbourhoods.

Warm and sweet. Just what I needed… Well, a coffee would have been good, but that had to wait till I got home.

In case you’re wondering, olieballen are kind of like donuts and here is a recipe.

Here is another interesting tree trunk… I can imagine seeing this as a kid, when I was sure fairies lived in trees. I’d be watching this little ‘door’ very carefully!

Of course, no post on Holland can be complete without a windmill, so here is one I discovered on my walk.

Providing this video works, here it is turning and squeaking.

Also, its nice to know you don’t have to live in a mansion (or even have gates) to have lions out the front…

Last night I ordered some Cowboy Magic – turns out it may have been invented by someone in the USA, but they make it in the Netherlands! Talk about immediate delivery. I got it this afternoon!

Beware dogs of Paros, I have a detanger and I’m not afraid to use it!!!

Tomorrow we head out to the very north of the Netherlands to spend New Year’s Eve on a friend’s boat. That should be very interesting. And pretty cold I’m willing to bet. But it should be great fun and unlike any other NYE so far in my life.

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