Monday 20 April 2015

Holiday Highlights

We are back to reality but have some wonderful memories to treasure and once I have a little more time will be recording the holiday in scrapbook form.  I have saved several leaflets and bought postcards to go along side photos.  But for now here are some of the highlights of our recent trip to Holland.
 
It started with a  7 hour trip on board the Stena Britannica from Harwich to Hook van Holland which holds 1200 passengers and 230 cars.  It is 240m long and 32m wide.  Wilbur loved it and thought he was the captain.

Centre Parks was a real delight the one we stayed at in Zandvoort has a bowling alley which we enjoyed.

 
Wilbur had his face painted like a tiger and really thought he was the bees knees.  Of course it wouldn't be a holiday without ice-cream.
 
 
We enjoyed several forms of bike, the photo I am showing you next is possibly the weirdest, but it had to be done.  You pedalled to get pictures up on a screen.  I think Wilbur had the best idea.
 
 
Just playing in the sand dunes was enough some days and of course a ball and bucket and spade were inevitable.  "Swing me Grandad, swing me".
 

 
We had a couple of wonderful hours at a conservation point where there were deer that roamed freely, it really was enchanting to see the deer in their natural habitat so close up.

 
Watching me, watching you!  Does it get any better?
 
Delft was another highlight of the holiday where we were fortunate to watch a lady painting the pottery.  Apparently it takes a minimum of 5 years to be trained in the art, she certainly was a very talented woman.
 
 
It wouldn't be Holland without a photo of the wooden clogs and Wilbur was certainly willing to oblige, bless him!
 
 
Wilbur can always find some form of animal to add to his repertoire, this time it was a lion guarding the entrance to a Restaurant in the main square.
 
 
There was some truly beautiful buildings with amazing architecture that I would love to revisit with more time and gain some more information on their history.  There were also some beautiful churches that I would love to have a tour of.  Its always so nice that a holiday leaves you wanting so much more, so to that end I think it is safe to say that we will be visiting again soon.
 
Finally, just because...
 
 
It made me smile...and we had to include a bike, I have never seen so many bikes in one place.
 
 
Before you ask, yes we did bring lots of food back.  Some of the cheeses were a delight and we loved some of the tins used for the biscuits so they made perfect token gifts.  A truly amazing holiday with lots of highlights.
 
See you soon.
 
 
 
 
 
 


27 comments:

  1. lovely :) especially being with your family and seeing all the sights. The face painting and those huge clogs are wonderful!!

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  2. What a brilliant holiday mama - I can't wait to go back again soon x

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  3. What a brilliant holiday mama - I can't wait to go back again soon x

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  4. Looks like it was a busy holiday. x

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  5. Looks like you had quality and funny time all together !!!
    Enjoy the week !
    Anna

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  6. What wonderful photos of a wonderful time! : )

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  7. Looks like a great holiday, everyone had a good and funny time too.

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  8. It sounds perfect, I love Holland. Glad you enjoyed your trip.
    Meredith

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  9. Lovely to see such happy family photos. They'll make a lovely scrapbook.of memories.

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  10. Looks like a wonderful time was had by all! I remember taking a similar photo of my wee ones in clogs!

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  11. What a lovely relaxing time :) looks like you had lots of fun x

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  12. What a fun looking holiday you had! It has been a long time since my husband and I went on a vacation like that. I like that next to the last picture...the Dutch boy and girl kissing! That is so cute!

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  13. Sounds like a wonderful trip! I would have loved to visit the Delft factory.

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  14. Very glad you enjoyed your holidays ... it sounds wonderful !

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  15. Lorraine, your holiday sounds amazing, and you look to have had a wonderfull time. How I envy your visit to the Delft factory.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  16. What a lovely holiday. The little one sure had loads of fun there

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  17. What a super trip!
    I'm jealous!

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  18. Looks like you had a wonderful trip. Love the deft ware and the wooden shoes; what fun! Have a terrific day, Heather

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  19. It looks like you all had a wonderful time! I love seeing Wilbur having fun. He's getting very big. The Delft pottery must have been so pretty. I really like the kissing photo. :)

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  20. Sounds like a wonderful holiday! What a great place to visit!

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  21. I always enjoy your blog post, but this one is very special. Hope lucky you are to visit this lovely place. I adore the picture of the little guy with the big shoes. Just delightful.

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  22. I always enjoy your blog post, but this one is very special. Hope lucky you are to visit this lovely place. I adore the picture of the little guy with the big shoes. Just delightful.

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  23. I'm glad you had such a lovely time! The pictures are gorgeous and after looking at them I feel like I've been on a little holiday too :-)

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  24. Looks like you had a fabulous time! What a lovely holiday for the family!

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  25. Thanks for sharing it looks like you had a wonderful time. Wilbur is so big and so cute .I can't wait to do the same things with my grandson.

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  26. Oh the delft is a favorite of mine. I have a few pieces I've picked up over the years. A few here at the tulip farm close to where I live as well...lovely tulips there every year that I've blogged about. Glad you had a fun, interesting trip to Holland! Even had a grandson to share it with and a daughter? Been to England years ago, lived there while in the US Air Force. Sweden for a weekend. Take care and thanks for sharing! Have a good week!

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  27. Looks wonderful mama. A truly fabulous break with many memories to treasure. X

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