hallo!

The Netherlands move is complete and all is well. I've been here for two and a half weeks and am adjusting nicely. I'm certainly looking forward to the arrival of our sea-shipment from the States in three or four weeks because it has more furniture and good stuff like wool and my drum carder and yarn. Right now it feels a bit like we are camping in our new place. We have an airbed and camp chairs until we can get permanent stuff. Happily, there is an Ikea delivery that should happen tomorrow so we will have a couch and dining room table and chairs. The kitchen has all the essentials so we're able to cook at home, which is nice, though not having an oven or freezer will take some time to get used to.

We have a lovely, if rather unruly, garden that I enjoy. There are frequent new surprises to be discovered regularly as spring unfolds and flowers bloom.

Picture from the back door:

The 'unruly'-ness:

A few close-ups:


I have a pup to keep me company:

And my wheel to keep my hands busy:


There is, of course, much more to report but this is all the time I have right now. We don't have internet at the house, yet, and have to go to various hotspots around town to get connected. We should have internet at home next week, though, so email and blog postings can happen with predictable frequency.

Comments

[Judy]

As mentioned already, I have been checking your blog to see the first post from your new country! I remember the same feeling when my family moved to Germany when I was in high school. Everything is so new and exciting. My family visited Amsterdam (toured Ann Frank's house) and Madurodam (saw the miniature city). I'm happy that you decided to go, because life is an adventure and seldom do you get repeat chances to do something this exciting. Have fun, and hope your stuff from the states gets there soon!

[JessaLu]

I'm still blown away that you live on a different continent now. So glad to know you made it and I can't wait to hear more about it! :o))

[Annie]

Hi,
Welcome to this country! Glad to see you're getting settled.
Your Ravelry friend Weaverannie

[Jessica]

I'm so glad to see you are getting settled and beginning to post again. I've been checking daily waiting to see new pictures! How exciting it must be to move to another country. Can't wait to see more - I hope you are having an incredible time...

[Alison]

Glad you're adjusting! That "unruly" garden is what I dream of. Alas, I live in the burbs and would get cited by the HOA. *Sigh*

[Lee]

Glad you made it and that you sound happy. Your “unruly mess” is simple beautiful.

[suna]

Glad to know you made it. I met someone on the bus who knew you via email. Small world. Take care.