Beach at the North Sea

Samuel's sand castle

Walking through the dunes to the beach

Looks like North Carolina but water is much colder!

Vacation in the Netherlands

Well we finally made it to August and are in the Netherlands for the week.  We have really loved it here.  We rented a cottage near Holten.  It has been fun just visiting the local area.  One of the great things about travel it discovering new food.  We have found some great items that we love.   

Poffertjes - mini pancakes are served with butter and powdered sugar and go great with any meal!
Stroop Wafles - just what you would think waffles but with a twist caramel on the inside!
Speculaas - Baked cinammon and brown sugar... delicious

Wiesbaden visit





Beth, Sam and Marlene standing in front of the Roman city walls









Oldest part of Wiesbaden built by Emperor Valentinian between 364 and 373 AD.

Visit to Cologne and the Mouse!

	Well we got to visit Cologne Cathedral or the Dom as the locals call it.  The spirals are 515 feet high and give a great view of the surrounding downtown.  Marlene and Samuel made it all the way to the top.
	It is great having Beth here for a visit.  We have had a great time showing here around.