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, but true, spring is here!

warm welcome I would like to i dots (IRIS) as a new reader.

Yesterday I spent in the garden There the whole day seemed so glorious the sun, but it was not exactly warm. My spontaneous decision was made after I looked out the window - if not now then when - I thought. So purely in old, thick clothing, rubber boots and off you could go there! Since I am here surrounded by nothing but oak trees, foliage was announced collect, not that I had not done so thoroughly in November. No, the wind has blown all of the neighboring fields to me. Then it proceeded to rake the beds, what a joy so many flowers came to the fore!

Thereafter, garden bug "bit me, all the lawn edges tapped. The cut back perennials and remove dead shoots on the roses.

on some I could only marvel at there has been a peony leaf approaches, the Turkish poppy leaves already!!

The potato Rose first green buds and many other looked carefully out of the earth!

Some snowdrops shone a race, start to shoot up and smell the herbs already quite wonderful ♥

the late afternoon I was finally ready, the beds were quickly raked our Joy captured throughout the day jumped around enthusiastically in the garden, after holding out for mouse holes and was glad that they gave me in Gardening Society could afford. What should I say the garden was exhausting work (not because the past), the bones hurt (I'm back) :)))) ;

but it was wonderful.

So now I wish you all a wonderful day, maybe in your gardens!

love sends you greetings Christine

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with a difference A msterdam .... here is the time in 1480 stopped ♥ ♥ ♥

The Begijnenhof in Amsterdam

heart of bustling Amsterdam is a place of rest, Begijnenhof

The Begijnenhof was originally a Sactury for Begijnes , a kind of Catholic sisterhood built. The ladies from all walks coming, lived according to fixed, order-like rules, but could leave the community at any time (to get married also). They committed themselves to always do good, and so their main activity was in nursing, teaching children and prayer. They wore a distinctive mark in a kind of dress. The term was first Begijnen 1307 documented in Amsterdam.

The complex is an enclosed courtyard dating from the early 14 . Century. Through this door one enters the Begijnenhof today. The gate opens at 9 pm and closed at 17 ° °.
The "monastery" housed young single women and widows of all ages. The nuns as opposed to getting ready for some time to do so stated in chastity and to live sober. There, however, also spent their whole lives and were buried to some extent.


When you enter the courtyard you can see the first of these houses.

The houses around the yard, always directed to the front of the garden - that is, the city turned back to stand in a circle around the square. Most have a tiny little garden in front of their door. There are a total of 47 beautiful old houses.

The oldest house in the plant, the Black House is . It is thus the oldest wooden house in Amsterdam. Almost 52% of the houses in Amsterdam had to 1544 wooden facades. Only two of the medieval wooden houses still exist. Many fell victim to fires. The Black House was built in 1425 .

Back there in the corner you can see it. It is quite difficult to make better pictures, as the system is very small, in the 47 buildings still live about 100 elderly single women, but also students.

de zwarte huis

Unfortunately there is sometimes so crowded that I would have had to lie down to de Engelse Kerk - English church from the 15 . Century, which dominates the southern edge of the Begijnenhof, complete to get the picture. - I could stay but then it was, because it was raining in torrents.! So the church was summarily beheaded. After all wanted the lawns, or gardens, I do not enter. A little respect for property of others you must actually have.

Even today, religious services in the English church and a small chapel held, which you may also attend.

So this was now a short excursion into the history of a slightly different Amsterdam, not 10 steps from the vibrant and colorful shopping area - from the Kalverstraat!

I hope you, my visual tour fallen, even though I not the loud, colorful Amsterdam have shown - that the Red Light District, Chinatown, the Leidseplein, op de Dam, the Damraak ... lived. But there are quieter spots, churches, museums, large parks such as the Vondelpark, the Jordaan - now an artists' quarter with many fine shops, restaurants and cute just the place for 5 tables inside and two outside offers.
Next time I will show you the colorful Amsterdam with its canals and wooden bridges, and the loud spot - I promise, because one thing is certain - at least at Pentecost, we are there again ♥




This at least appears a splash of color in this post, I have the Narcissus, which one can sense tiny on some images, taken again in size.
In Amsterdam namely, the Narcissus flower already, and between the lanes were apparently planted thousands of them. Everything blooms in yellow. It is still in a song: -. When spring comes, I will send you tulips from Amsterdam

tulips. not Narcissen


Best wishes and hopefully ☼ strength week of March you wish Christine

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glance at a slightly different Amsterdam

                                                                                                                                                                                                So we are back, notice of a wonderful weekend in Amsterdam, unfortunately I had that a week was not enough by far to once again feasting, shopping, strolling and discovering new. The weather was moderate, but I still could use some nice pictures of indoor and outdoor capture with my camera.


It starts with us always in the Magna Plaza, a beautiful building with very nice stores, but before we jump into the fray, we visit the Ovid and drink in this beautiful Cafe - Bistro in peace our coffee. Today I will show you the night porter of Ovid, it is made on the stairs to the upper very comfortable. Calmly he lies and keeps a nap and can be disturbed by anything or anyone.
Amsterdam the way, is looking for the city of cats, there is almost no window display, or is no restaurant in which not a cat. Because due to the many canals and old houses, the velvet paws have there a very serious job - as Mäuseverjager -

Is not this a fantastic chandelier? I would easily hang in my hallway, if he were not so big and so hard to clean.

Unfortunately, it is relatively difficult to make a good picture from inside the Magna Plaza `s because it is incredibly large, so I've limited only to the foyer with staircase.
My favorite shop in the basement with its beautiful furniture and decorated table by Sissy Boy Girls & I wanted you, but show them. What got me again tasted some persuasion with respect to a very nice staff (shooting for is not actually allowed) - I have him but clarified in Dutch it: I was such a great fan of the store and wanted to let you participate because you're all lovers . If you were of good things, and now as the time everywhere in the Netherlands - there are rules, but which may be broken - I could snap some pictures.

Here is a small excerpt from the Magna Plaza - exterior

The Town Hall, Royal Palace is being renovated. In it, Queen Beatrix received today high guests and holds her speech at the opening of the new parliamentary year. It is related to representation and used as a guesthouse on the balcony, who is veiled now (unfortunately) to William Alexander and Maxima were after their marriage their "people" It was 1648 -. Built in 1605 and since 1808 Royal City Palace.

These magnificent horse, you can enjoy romantic city tours, now there are bike rickshaws. In the background is a building where Madame Tussands and Peek & Cloppenburg is housed.

De Bijenkorf is one of the oldest department stores in Amsterdam. It is like a bit of the KaDeWe in Berlin, but without food section. It is located on De Dam and the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, de Oude Kerk, the Palace and Madame Tausand. But as it teeming with people, I have not made too many photos of De Dam.

The famous Art Deco hotel and restaurant, Cafe Americain on the Amstel is also one of our highlights. We love it here in this splendid setting our "farewell coffee" drink.

These are just a few of the old houses in the past few years have been rebuilt. It was only the front, are what for me was always a miracle, for it was indeed only a few inches stones, about 10 of these houses were a wonderful theater rebuilt. As the road is very narrow, unfortunately, it is impossible to get the full theater on a picture.

So now I hope I could show you today some of Amsterdam. - Tomorrow we will continue with my trip report.

Best wishes Christine