Category Archives: Travel

Fly West, Fly East

Posted on June 6, 2026 by TheJessicaness

We packed our two checked bags, one carry-on, and two personal items over the course of the day, making sure batteries were charged and our camping gear was compressed. We went to bed at 8 pm while the sky still … Continue reading →

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Polite Culture

Posted on May 4, 2026 by TheJessicaness

Caleb makes coffee to go and takes out the trash. I drop the key, and we catch the bus. I’ve noticed a lot of bus riders thank the driver (they’re called a chauffeur here). A police officer helps Caleb through … Continue reading →

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The Cat and the Cradle

Posted on May 3, 2026 by TheJessicaness

Caleb is up around 4 am after the rain and makes me a sweet coffee when I get up. We grabbed our raincoats and would’ve made the bus had I not seen a snail and needed to photograph it. I … Continue reading →

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Rolling on Wheels to Renswoude

Posted on May 2, 2026 by TheJessicaness

Caleb starts the dishwasher, and I drop yogurt on the floor, with a bit getting on Zulu. He excuses himself from the kitchen to clean while I do the same by the cabinet. I notice a wolf spider by the … Continue reading →

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Hague Horizons

Posted on May 1, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I sleep through the night and wake up early and refreshed. I’m glad to be feeling better. As I come downstairs, Anouska is just finishing a bike ride in preparation for all the sitting she’ll be doing on their flight … Continue reading →

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