Back when Pieter was the Principal of the Mushroom Growers Training Centre in The Netherlands, he worked together with the FAO of the UN.
The trend that time was to help under developed countries to produce some protein-rich food locally from waste plant-materials.
They even offered Pieter a job, then he would have had to live in Rome.
That is the FAO of UN - Headquarters in Rome, Italy
It was an impressive building in Rome...
New developments in the mushroom industry in Holland [1977]
Vedder, P.J.C. (Centrum voor Champignonteelt-onderwijs, Horst (Netherlands)
It also got published in The Mushroom Journal May 1977 the official journal of the mushroom growers' association of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Now available on the International Society for Mushroom Science's (ISMS) website.
You did travel a lot. Did you spend time in the UK?
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Dearest Victor,
DeleteThere was no travel mentioned here above... But yes, Pieter spent most of his time in the UK and there are 13 posts about that, either about his interaction or about both of us.
On February 4, 2019 you can read this post: Husband Pieter's Fond Relationship with Mushroom Growers in the U.K.
If you scroll down on my blog and go to labels, under England you will find 15 posts and tomorrow the next one! Hope this did answer your question.
Hugs,
Mariette
Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Mariette!
Dearest Martha Jane,
DeleteThank you and this was back then when the trend was to help under developed countries to produce some protein-rich food locally from waste plant-materials.
Hugs,
Mariette
Sounds like Pieter was a much sought after professional!
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteYes, he always has been!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette,
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your photo tours and memories. You are so generous to share your travels and life.
Dearest Suzi,
DeleteThank you and yes there are lots of memories that included travels and a drastic life changing move. It could have been a lot more, if Pieter had agreed to work with the FAO of the UN.
Hugs,
Mariette
It must have been a busy time!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeletePieter wrote so many articles for different magazines in Dutch, English and German...
Hugs,
Mariette
An Infinity!!!! A beautiful automobile ..... curious how many languages you and Pieter speak. Happy Weekend.
ReplyDeleteDearest Helen,
DeleteYes, the Infiniti QX50 is 7.7" shorter than the Murano and that lets me squeeze by in the back, with garage door closed! Loved doing that with the previous Infiniti FX35 but the Murano prevented me from doing this... Haha! Only needed sometimes for getting to one of the felines on her kitty lounge, on the window sill, for bringing her a treat.
Oh, about languages, Pieter manages five and I do seven...
Hugs,
Mariette
You amaze me!
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DeleteHello Mariette, It certainly was an honor for Pieter to be offered a position by the FAO in Rome. That is an impressive building, but it looks exhausting just to walk around it from one place to another. It just goes to show the position of mushroom culture in world agriculture, and Pieter's prestige in the industry.
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Dearest Jim,
DeleteIt certainly was an honor and both of us would probably have taken it up as we later did work and live in Italy. But with Pieter's adopted daughter being at school etc. it did not work out...
Walking around the building for a good workout during break time would be sufficient I guess!
Hugs,
Mariette
Suvh lovely photos you have seen some amazing places
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteThank you and we both went to Rome but years later...
Hugs,
Mariette
Puede estar orgulloso de la labor que ha desempeñado a lo largo de su vida.
ReplyDeleteSu trabajo ha sido muy prioductivo.
Besos
Querida Antónia,
DeleteTienes mucha razón en que el trabajo de Pieter ha sido muy productivo. ¡Ambos miramos hacia atrás con orgullo en una vida de actividad!
Abrazos,
Mariette
How would you have felt about living in Rome Mariette?
ReplyDeleteDearest Grace,
DeleteBoth of us lived and worked in the Venice area... We visited Rome while on vacation.
Hugs,
Mariette
We have bought from that bakery for years! Sadly we don't get to that side of town much now that German school is on-line. Hopw you are doing well. We are in Germany for the summer.
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Dearest Kelleyn,
DeleteOkay you are commenting on the next post... It sure is a small world as you too know this German bakery. You can also order on line; as we do, due to our distance away.
Yes, we are doing well and just got back from our 8 day vacation to Tennessee.
Enjoy your summer period in Germany; hoping the weather will be good!
Hugs,
Mariette