Tag Archives: Netherlands

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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A Very Gouda Day

Posted on April 30, 2026 by TheJessicaness

I have the same breakfast as yesterday, put my Kindle in my bag, and we (just Caleb and I) are out the door. Caleb runs back to the house and has to be let in to get his headphones for … Continue reading →

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