Johan Ramakers
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Feb 06
Arriving at New York’s JFK Airport as Covid 19 is on the Rise
Back in the Netherlands from our Portugal trip – the return flight from Faro with KLM subsidiary airline Transavia encountered foggy skies in Eindhoven and we were redirected to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Facing the option of being transported to Eindhoven by bus from Amsterdam, which could take several hours past midnight, we decided to take …
Jan 30
Two Weeks in Portugal’s Algarve Region
It was early January 2020 – Covid 19 was just an inch away from stopping the world in its travel tracks – and we were in the Netherlands visiting our family and being that it was winter, it was very cold, dreary and damp. Typical weather for Holland in the early days of the year. …
Jan 18
Sliding into New Year’s 2020 in Vienna
After spending Christmas with our family in The Netherlands, we flew to Vienna to spend a couple of weeks with Niki, his family and friends. New Years was just around the corner and we wanted to spend it with our dear friends in Vienna. This was the first time seeing his new home outside of …
Horst, Limburg and Germany’s Eifel Mountains for the Holidays
Staying in Horst, Limburg & Eifel Mountains of Germany Ten days into our trip we moved from Han’s younger brother Jos to older brother Eef and his wife Marlies who live in the quaint village of Horst about 50 miles to the north. Just driving through the country sides you quickly realize that there is …
Jan 06
Christmas Markets of Western Europe
The Christmas markets of Western Europe are something I have never experienced before, and quite the experience they are. Even if you are not a shopper, the decorations are magnificent to see in person. The pictures are definitely not like seeing it in person, but for the most part I will have to let them do …
Dec 12
Our First Full Day in Kerkrade
On our day of arrival in Kerkrade to Jos and Ria’s home (Han’s younger brother and sis-in-law) we had a (quite) a bit of wine, enjoyed a lovely late dinner and “attempted” to finally sleep. Sleep eluded us. Ugh! But, before I forget, we have in the meantime learned that Melatonin is your friend for combatting jet …
Dec 11
From Orlando to Amsterdam
Jet lag is kicking both our behinds. I feel like a cranky baby in having my days and nights mixed up, or probably more like the cranky parent who has to deal with said child.I am forcing myself to start writing or I will get farther and farther behind.Our trip from Florida to the Netherlands …
May 06
En Route to Warmer Climes
After we left Traverse City, Michigan en route to warmer climes, we visited with my youngest daughter and her sweet little family. I had a lot pent up energy, so I cleaned and organized the barn, then taught Liam how to “zen out” by raking. The fire pit never looked so good. There is always …
Apr 30
Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, Michigan, we had heard a lot about the Cherry Capital of the world from the Chereskins, our former neighbors in Fernandina Beach, Florida and were very much looking forward to visiting and exploring this city and its surroundings on Lake Michigan.Sometimes we do and go so much that it makes my head spin, …
Aug 19
A Full Week of Fun, Family and Friends
We had a Full Week of Fun, Family and Friends planned around the birthday of my youngest one. Thursday: July 27th Early this morning we started our trek towards Michigan to visit with my youngest daughter and her sweet family. Our first stop though was Nashville, to visit with our best friends and spend the …
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