{WISH we had a Certified Podologist in our area}

For 33 years I've MISSED my Dutch Certified Podologist or in other terms a Certified Master Pedicurist.

Not to be mistaken by 'a pedicure' as that is by far not the same!

The NORTH AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PODOLOGY is in Toronto, Canada. Just click on the pink hyperlink.

You can also find them on Facebook: NASP.

The usual Pedicures could lead to dangerous infections as you can read following this link.

Especially for retired, older people or people with diabetes there is a risk for infection.

My right foot has been injured when a horse that I just had been riding, stepped on my toes.

Very painful and the big toe's nail was loose and black.

It still is not a normal toenail...

So I would LOVE to go to a Certified Podologist but my nearest is 234.8 km away!

One way that is a 3 hour drive.

That leaves me no other option as to take care of my feet as well as I can do myself...
For decades I've been using the buffing tool that you see under my Chanel toilet bag. I had it already back in The Netherlands and it runs on batteries.
Also different types of Diamancel (click the hyperlink) Files that I purchased at Neiman Marcus, decades ago...

The top Diamancel Diamond File for Foot Calluses #20, I seldom used, my husband did use it more often.
My choice is the Diamancel Diamond Foot Buffer #11 (the black one at the top in 1st and 2nd photo) and that gives you silky smooth heels or as I use them also, under my big toe and below.
For smoothing the skin where you removed some callus around toes or fingers, Diamancel File #5 is perfect!
So together with my Mehaz tools, that's how I care for my feet.

These are the other tools that I use.
Top is a 24k gold plated scissor from Toledo, Spain.
A rather course tweezer for pulling up any loose parts after carefully cleaning around nail with my pointed scissor. I do start out with a foot soak to soften up my feet.
My MehazProfessional Cuticle Pusher and Straight Spoon, made in Germany.
My Mehaz professional stainless steel nail clipper. Similar with two springs here: Mehaz Professional Corner Nipper (click on the pink hyperlinks to see info).

Sure, I am by far not a Certified Podologist myself but my feet did feel great after this treatment and I did give them a coating of my Chanel 'Party Pink'...
Using some body lotion makes them feel baby soft and sandal ready for summer!

Are you seeing a Certified Podologist?

Thanks for your visit!

{Federal Reserve Bank of New York City}

While participating on our New York City sight seeing bus tour, there was of course no time for having the FREE Museum & Gold Vault Tour...
We still found it very interesting for walking here.

It is quite an impressive building, right on the corner of Liberty and Nassau Street.

NASSAU STREET, Manhattan does mention about its Dutch history, see screenshot below:

Nassau Street was named by 1696 for the House of Orange Nassau in the Netherlands...

Nassau was also an old name for Long Island. Dutch explorers originally called it 't Lange Eylandt, or Long Island.

Just click in the pink hyperlink above to go to the full story and info; very informative site!

Yes, Pieter and I both LOVE history and being in New Netherlands for visiting this very part of Manhattan meant a lot.

We also were so blessed with perfect sunny weather!

As always, not enough time for doing what you would love to do on such a short visit!

But I do hope you enjoyed this little insight in the history of Manhattan.

Thanks for your visit!

{Federal Hall National Memorial New York City}

Next visit was almost across from the New York Stock Exchange, to Federal Hall National Memorial in New York City.

Statue of George Washington on the Wall Street steps of the Federal Hall National Memorial, designed by John Quincy Adams Ward (1830-1910).
This historic site on Wall Street is where the first United States Congress met and where George Washington was inaugurated President in 1789.
Read more here: Federal Hall National Memorial.

Above you see a plaque commemorating the Northwest Ordinance of the Ohio Company of Associates from 1787.
Below you see the Inauguration with the George Washington Inaugural Bible, which can be seen inside the building.

It is the Birthplace of American Government

Hope you enjoyed this part of our History!
Thanks for visiting.