A rainy day in Utrecht is better than…

My day in Utrecht was a rainy one, but I think the rain was almost a blessing. It stopped me from frantically checking sights off a tourist list. Instead, I chose to duck into the small shops, people watch with a tea under an awning, and take in the sights and sounds of this lively […]

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“Habst du Eier?”, peonies in a coffee pot and bureaucracy

When I saw Pfingstrose for sale at the market, I was so excited! Something to make my new place feel like home. It was followed by today’s victory–successfully asking for, and receiving, eggs. I love it when such seemingly small things can bring so much joy to a day that is otherwise full of rules […]

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