So much has been going on!

First and foremost it must finally be Summer! Windows have begun sprouting school satchels, which means that school is over and someone has passed their exams!

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We had a night celebrating a little while ago, Would you like to know more?

Productive Laziness

After throwing my back out and being rather useless all of last week (and under orders from my new and lovely physio, who we don’t want to upset) I took it easy on Saturday. Pulled out my paints, and floundered for a while making a great mess. But it was relaxing.

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Marks & Spencer

Scenes from Amsterdam – Marks and Spencer

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We have a new local supermarket! Some good stuff to be found at reasonable prices too!

More later in the week. It’s been a tough weekend.

Het Concertgebouw

The local 125 year old Concert Hall sits resplendently at the opposite end of Museum Square from the Rijksmuseum.

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Known for being the home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, they allow the public in to watch rehearsals each Wednesday at lunch time! It is of course, remarkably popular, and you have to get there early to get a good seat inside! Would you like to know more?