MARIETTE'S BACK TO BASICS

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Visiting Friend Mariëlle in Husband Pieter's Province

From Limburg we now drive to Gelderland where husband Pieter is born and where my dear Friend Mariëlle lives.

For some reason, the GPS did guide us away from the Interstate and we got the most scenic route one can imagine!

The area of Groesbeek in Gelderland is where Pieter's Dad served as a Border Patrol during WWI.

We also admired wonderful bike lanes, almost everywhere in The Netherlands and it also was a hilly area.

We walked from the Parking Garage to Mariëlle's Apartment.

Showing her cute Toyota Aygo.

Ellie and Mariëlle my friend from elementary school, so we know each other over 60 years!

Mariëlle is one year younger as we had two classes in one...

She is mischievous, a good sportswoman and was one of the best college teachers!

Till a few years back, she rode her motor bike and she also has participated numerous times in the famous Nijmegen 4Days March. She is an excellent runner.

The three of us enjoy a delicious lunch, prepared by Mariëlle.

You notice again the special bread?

Her cheese and zucchini rolls were delicious!

Pleasant times are passing way too fast.

Heading towards the Parking Garage opposite Museum Het Valkhof...

Hoping that Mariëlle will manage to visit us a 3rd time here in Georgia!

And now driving back to Sevenum...

Had to pack, and after supper I visited Caro's Parents; my youngest brother and sister–in–love.

We really were running out of time!!!

Never enough when surrounded by your favorite people.

But I for sure did go back home to Georgia, with FOND MEMORIES!!!

My last supper...

Stay tuned...

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Visiting Niece Caro Because She Visited Us in Georgia...

Yes, youngest niece Caro is the ONLY of my nieces and nephews that ever came to our home in Georgia!

So, I sure HAD to visit her dwelling.

Together with friend Ellie we drove to the Light City of Eindhoven in the neighboring province of North Brabant.

Caro eagerly took us for a beautiful walk to the City Center.

Here we passed the Mansion of former Philips Founder

Close to the University of Technology (seen center top)

The story about Anton F. Philips

By the way, our daughter Liz married the son of Henk Bodt, former Executive Vice President of Philips {Our Daughter Liz}←click link

We found a nice place next to the EINDHOVEN – Stadskerk St. Cathrien PLENUM ←click link

Kiosk 69 Rechtestraat←click link

De KIOSK Eindhoven Netherlands 2 Kerkstraat ←click link

Right in the center of Eindhoven is one of the coziest terraces of the Dutch city of light. There are even whispers that De Kiosk is one of the most beautiful terraces in Eindhoven. The special thing about the Kiosk is the place, located at the foot of the Catharina Church at the intersection of Catharina plein (Catharina plaza), Kerkstraat, Rechtestraat. Here you can fully enjoy a beautiful view of all the activities of this bustling center.

Grabbing terraces, the Dutch love them. According to Catercoach, the Kiosk is one of the jewels of Eindhoven. You can have a delicious lunch with freshly made sandwiches and a good glass of wine. Where can you find a terrace that offers the choice of 16 types of beer all from the Trappist monastery the Abbey of Our Lady of Koningshoeven in Moergestel. You sit there snug and sheltered, in the sun, out of the wind and dry when the rain clatters on the umbrellas.

They are open every day, with the exception of Monday, rain or shine, from 10:00 in the morning. Not only the address for lunch but also for a good espresso, cappuccino, latte macchiato always accompanied by an artisan piece of apple pie or just something fresh. In short, The Kiosk is a gem in Eindhoven

De KIOSK Eindhoven Netherlands ←click link