Sid Sundae Funday

Four months after our move to Amsterdam, around New Years Eve, we noticed a water stain on the ceiling between our first and second floors. The stain continued to grow.  Obviously there was a major water leak in our old Dutch house. After numerous calls to general contractors, a worker finally arrived and started demolishing the … Continue reading Sid Sundae Funday

Cat vs. Dog City

When traveling in the Netherlands and in neighboring countries, one of the things that M and I first notice is whether there are more cats or dogs in the cities we visit. We call it cat vs. dog city. Most cities in the Netherlands are cat cities, except for Amsterdam, which seems to have almost as many … Continue reading Cat vs. Dog City

Hold your Breath! Dutch Rising Seas, Swim Diplomas and Canals

The New York Times just published a fantastic article by Michael Kimmelman, The Dutch Have Solutions to Rising Seas. The World is Watching. This comprehensive treatise on Dutch efforts to hold back the sea is well worth a read. I chuckled when I read that the writer included information about requiring Dutch children to earn … Continue reading Hold your Breath! Dutch Rising Seas, Swim Diplomas and Canals