Tag: cherry blossom
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Come for a Walk around Kruiskerk
It has been a long winter and the last two weeks have been especially dreary with strong winds and grey skies. Therefore, imagine my delight today as the temperatures turned just a notch higher and the sun played peek a boo. A surge of hope emerged. Finally! Better weather is on its way, one day…
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Hanami: Picnic under the Cherry Blossoms
We had visited the Cherry Blossoms last year, and they left an indelible impression on my mind. So, this year when a dear friend texted to inform me that a picnic was on the cards I jumped at the opportunity. I quote from last year’s post: History is that the trees were a gift from…
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Cherry Blossoms in Amsterdamse Bos
Bambi (resident 10yo) and I put on our walking shoes, strapped on our backpacks, grabbed our picnic lunch, and headed off to see the Cherry Blossoms at the Kersenbloesempark located in the forest or the Amsterdamse Bos. The trek from Amsterdam, via Metro and two bus changes, to the Amstelveen side of the Bos was confusing…
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