We farewelled Crackers and the Hen this morning as they departed in a taxi to the airport.
We have been invited to dinner at my cousin Marion and her partner Faan's place this after noon. This is not far from the Dapperstraat market and where my Oma lived .
So this morning after breakfast we headed for the central station and purchased a three day tram and bus pass we then caught the tram to Dam square and did some window shopping.
On the way to Marion's place we stopped at where my Grandparents spent almost all their married lives number "15 Insulindeweg Amsterdam ". We were on a mission to retrieve a business card that my brother had planted between the paving and building directly below the number 15 at the doorway. After a bit of digging with my finger the card emerged a little worse for wear but readable .
We then went to the Dapperstraat market and walked the full length. Lots of bargains to be had but the suitcase can hold only so much so we bought some prunes and cheese also some mixed nuts can't wait to try these back at the apartment.
Marion lives in apartment on the fourth floor only accessible by stairs it is very light and airy with lots of room for both Marion and Faan's artistic endeavors and a small attic bedroom with a view over the rooftops of the buildings opposite.
Marion had cooked a Dutch apple tart for afternoon tea delicious!!!! (glorious) danke Marion !
We had a pleasant afternoon with lots of laughs especially as we all struggled with the language differences. A tasty dutch meal along with some special beers made for a good day .
Attempts to resurrect Faan's old Underwood Typewriter unfortunately failed and it was consigned to Waterlooplein.
The tram took us almost to the door and we went to bed very happy.
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