tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post4476203913126248917..comments2024-03-28T00:54:29.276-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Bear's outing and The Making of the Paris April LetterParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-84899989121084039952015-04-08T11:37:03.342-04:002015-04-08T11:37:03.342-04:00I always love reading about Bear's adventures....I always love reading about Bear's adventures. Can't wait to see what he gets up to in Amsterdam!Prairie Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07599903759283064326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-6669518710550454972015-04-08T00:54:46.786-04:002015-04-08T00:54:46.786-04:00...and i too cannot wait for Shaun the Sheep ! I&......and i too cannot wait for Shaun the Sheep ! I've only recently discovered this by way of babysitting my grandchild. Gerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528126378748946203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-41083088139885167592015-04-07T22:52:48.731-04:002015-04-07T22:52:48.731-04:00Oops ... Enjoy your stay!Oops ... Enjoy your stay!Gerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528126378748946203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-74484252862495252142015-04-07T22:52:15.278-04:002015-04-07T22:52:15.278-04:00My visit to Amsterdam was so long ago ... The summ...My visit to Amsterdam was so long ago ... The summer the Van Gogh Museum opened! Loved it so. Anne Frank's House so memorable still ... And the trees along the canals were stunning!Gerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528126378748946203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-50089243125031386082015-04-07T14:54:35.377-04:002015-04-07T14:54:35.377-04:00My cousin told me that winter was mild, so there m...My cousin told me that winter was mild, so there may even be some early tulips. Be sure to go to the Begijnhof. It's a bit of medieval Amsterdam in the heart of the city, just off the Kalverstraat (calf street), Amsterdam's pedestrian only shopping street that runs from Dam Square to Rembrandt Plein. If the weather is sunny, it's nice to have a drink or a bite to eat at one of the many cafes that circle the square and soak up the sun. Do take a canal cruise. The guides all speak English. It's a wonderful way to see the city, even if it's raining. We always do one in the day time and one at night. Many of the bridges and buildings are lit up at night. You can book tours at the harbor in front of the Centraal Station, or near the American Hotel at the Leidseplein, Amsterdam's nightlife center. Do stop to look at the bar. Very Art Deco. Amsterdam is not beautiful like Paris, but it is gezellig (make the g as guttural as possible), which is a Dutch word that means cozy and fun and friendly - it's one of those words that has multiple meanings and applications. If you're in a cafe or pub that you like, tell the wait person that you think it's gezellig, he/she will be very pleased. And if something tastes good, the word is lekker. But most people you will meet speak English and French. When Dutch is your native tongue, you've got to learn other languages, cuz no one wants to learn Dutch.<br /><br />Do wander along the canals and the Amstel River if the weather is mild. The area around Rembrandt's house is interesting, particularly around the University of Amsterdam.<br /><br />If you have the time and the tulips are blooming, take a trip to Keukenhof. This is a garden showcase for the bulb growers located on an old estate outside Amsterdam. Breathtaking! You can get a bus from Amsterdam, but we took the train to Leiden, the old university town and quite charming, and took the bus from the train station square to the gardens. Last year we spent the whole day at the gardens. On the way back to Leiden, I talked with a nun from Belgium who makes the trip annually. She was from Antwerp, so we spoke Dutch. Have dinner in Leiden. It's known for its pancakes. You'd be amazed at all the toppings. I was. At home I make Dutch pancakes, a little thicker than crepes, for breakfast and dinner with Gouda and sometimes bacon. Savory yumminess.<br />Dennisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-21011760378757174552015-04-07T03:05:44.956-04:002015-04-07T03:05:44.956-04:00It's true...I wrote yr name twice. Yr the only...It's true...I wrote yr name twice. Yr the only Jeanie in the pack ;))Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-74938574309481619272015-04-07T03:04:59.448-04:002015-04-07T03:04:59.448-04:00Here are some places we enjoyed last year:
In addi...Here are some places we enjoyed last year:<br />In addition to the well-known museums, we found the purse and bag museum (Tassen Museum Hendrikje) charming<br />Best meal was at a small, fairly new little place called Ree 7,located at 7 Reestraat. Relaxed atmosphere, very charming, delicious.<br />Beautiful, elegant Chocolaterie/Patisserie/Tearoom: Pompadour, Huidenstraat 12<br />Both of the above located in the Nine Streets area – wonderful small shops in a beautiful part of Amsterdam.<br />For excellent chocolate: Urban Cacao, Rozengracht 200ASue and Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-3202047407923429922015-04-06T16:52:22.883-04:002015-04-06T16:52:22.883-04:00Bear DOES travel to nice places! And I think I spy...Bear DOES travel to nice places! And I think I spy my letter! Unless you have two Jeanie subscribers! Oh, the anticipation!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-2004340775270163112015-04-06T08:45:43.320-04:002015-04-06T08:45:43.320-04:00Great article, Thanks for your great information, ...Great article, Thanks for your great information, the content is quiet interesting. I will be waiting for your next post.Start Business in Delhihttp://www.launchr.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-14815979693096134362015-04-06T05:03:53.222-04:002015-04-06T05:03:53.222-04:00Hahahha
Come swim in paris's slightly heated p...Hahahha<br />Come swim in paris's slightly heated pools then<br />LOVE all yr great suggestions!<br />Thanks rita !!!!Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-89385212214899383422015-04-06T04:31:09.489-04:002015-04-06T04:31:09.489-04:00Ah, if only Bear could send actual chocolat! XxAh, if only Bear could send actual chocolat! XxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-28008357222224103612015-04-05T19:40:53.219-04:002015-04-05T19:40:53.219-04:00Lots to like in this post!
The river & the bar...Lots to like in this post!<br />The river & the barges, Bear, The budding trees, the Metro, chocolates, kids, and your beautiful photos!<br />I really like the shop window photo - the colorful pic of the wide eyed kid staring out through all of the reflections and percentage-off cut outs - beautiful!nikon101https://www.blogger.com/profile/08072815596859084769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-68191626171917827282015-04-05T17:53:13.304-04:002015-04-05T17:53:13.304-04:00Happy Easter! Lovely post, as always! Tres wonde...Happy Easter! Lovely post, as always! Tres wonderful to see Bear --!!<br />Patricia & Eric, Minneapolis MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-85570346744975943762015-04-05T16:20:20.924-04:002015-04-05T16:20:20.924-04:00Amsterdam: Loved the boat ride at night through th...Amsterdam: Loved the boat ride at night through the canals, it gave an overall view of the city...Better than in Paris even because it covered more territory...Loved the train from Paris to Amsterdam. LOVED the Van Gogh Museum & Rembrant's house & studio. & the flower market...Loved Kuekenhof to see the tulip fields, amazing if they're in bloom..& the architecture of the houses along the canals...Regret not having gone to Anne Frank's house....The Rijksmuseum was closed then, open now, love the mall in front of it with the giant letters...Loved walking around. <br />Love your Easter portraits though cannot look at le chocolat too long, o dear. Love your views of Paris & a glimpse of your daily life.<br />Re. yr note: So, you're on to my resistance to throw off my clothes to dive into the sea, or to dive into the sea with all my clothes!! Heck, I'm even resistance to swimming in the cold waves WITH my bathing suit these days even tho' in my youth I swam from May to Oct, here cold Maine seas!<br />Sketchbook Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850319000824866265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10990285476056446122015-04-05T15:07:27.779-04:002015-04-05T15:07:27.779-04:00Beautiful watercolor swatches.
Love yr animal draw...Beautiful watercolor swatches.<br />Love yr animal drawings too.Lounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-39783304055993333372015-04-05T15:04:46.609-04:002015-04-05T15:04:46.609-04:00The Begijnhof (Beguinage) is a tranquil courtyard ...The Begijnhof (Beguinage) is a tranquil courtyard in the center of the city. It dates back to the fourteenth century, when it was built for the Beguines.<br />Beguines.<br />Thanks Sally!<br /><br />Begijnhof<br />The oldest and most famous of the many courtyards in the city, the Beguinage was created in 1346 to house Beguines, pious Catholic women who lived and dressed like nuns, without taking formal vows. They lived together in small urban communes known as Beguinages.Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-10082672104398032172015-04-05T14:59:17.694-04:002015-04-05T14:59:17.694-04:00I like the beguinage in Amsterdam and a stop into ...I like the beguinage in Amsterdam and a stop into one of the churches inside there. From cacaphony to quiet. SSallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-9324620625089015312015-04-05T14:56:01.723-04:002015-04-05T14:56:01.723-04:00Sweet, sweet, sweet...you make me want to be in Pa...Sweet, sweet, sweet...you make me want to be in Paris today, foul weather not withstanding. Joyeuse Pacques. Susienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-56138779991563104952015-04-05T14:54:18.808-04:002015-04-05T14:54:18.808-04:00Happy Easter and thank you for the wonderful views...Happy Easter and thank you for the wonderful views of Notre Dame and "your" island. We are having a dampish cold Easter morning.<br />And thank you for all things Parisian, it always gives me such a lift.Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-68471806220470442342015-04-05T14:40:43.256-04:002015-04-05T14:40:43.256-04:00Beautiful as always, Carol! And I've had Gera...Beautiful as always, Carol! And I've had Gerard Mulot on my list for weeks, getting ready for my April Paris trip. Can't wait!Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-17713649192265112172015-04-05T14:39:52.221-04:002015-04-05T14:39:52.221-04:00Even rainy/overcast - Paris - tres belle!
Happy ...Even rainy/overcast - Paris - tres belle!<br /> <br />Happy Easter from Mile High!KHnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-42947195757920299392015-04-05T14:33:48.062-04:002015-04-05T14:33:48.062-04:00Fantastic! Have a beautiful Easter in Paris! And...Fantastic! Have a beautiful Easter in Paris! And a wonderful trip!Ann Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-68189439196296288492015-04-05T14:28:18.515-04:002015-04-05T14:28:18.515-04:00Thanks all!
For the tips
Looks like 2 days will no...Thanks all!<br />For the tips<br />Looks like 2 days will not be enough time but I'll be back.Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-27243581493738353882015-04-05T14:24:26.020-04:002015-04-05T14:24:26.020-04:00Enjoy. I've been many times. I like a little...Enjoy. I've been many times. I like a little canal side cafe frequented by locals called The Baton on the herengracht canal at herenstraat on the corner. Can't miss it. Suzannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-24068144900043062952015-04-05T13:56:26.922-04:002015-04-05T13:56:26.922-04:00Happy Easter, Carol, and have a wonderful time in ...Happy Easter, Carol, and have a wonderful time in Amsterdam. I look forward to your report of all that you & Bear experience, especially the tulips.sukicarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965937601615201292noreply@blogger.com