24 July 1988 - Dutch Countryside

23 July 1988 Dutch Windmills

We spent the first few days sick and very little visiting.  Our poor B&B hosts were very welcoming and took care of us.  

Amsterdam to Enkhuizen, 22 July 1988

We landed in Amsterdam on July 22nd.  We each had a bag plus a sleeping bag.  There was also a hockey bag with the tent and other assorted paraphernalia needed for camping - the best way to see Europe.  The rental car was supposed to come with a roof rack but that had not come through the request.  Remembering that this was 1988 and so communication was not great.  My mother turned to where we were standing with the mound of luggage and we ended up with a larger car at no cost.  We then drove to Enkhuizen where we had booked a bed and breakfast with a wonderful family who we didn't know but with whom we still exchange Christmas cards.

Innerd French Adventure 1988-1989

Twenty-five years ago, the Innerd family set off to spend a year in Europe.  Dad was on sabbatical for a year having finished his term as Dean of Education.  He did manage to teach a summer course before we left.  I'll be posting throughout the year our travels and experiences.   With input from my parents, sister Jane and brother Andrew.  We left from Windsor and drove up to Toronto - my Mother having managed to find a rental company that would rent us a car for one direction.  We flew into Amsterdam with our destination being Dijon, France.  Chosen for it's central location in western Europe and to provide the children with an opportunity to improve their French.  And so the adventure begins....

PS For the Windsorites this was the TBQ's Other Place sign.

Quesadilla

A bacon, apple, cheddar and caramelized onion quesadilla to be exact!