Today I am adding a lovely Samsui doll from SINGAPORE, and dolls from GERMANY, PORTUGAL and JAPAN to my website.
As always, you can see more pictures and information about the dolls on the website. (I find the Samsui doll particularly interesting. She is oozing with character! There is more information about it on the website).
I have also added a few photos from my recent visit to HOLLAND.
SINGAPORE - (Samsui woman)
Website Id: (Asia - Singapore - 008, 008A, 008B, 008C and 008D)
GERMANY - (Buckeburg)
Website Id: (Europe - Germany - 0018, 0018A and 0018B)
PORTUGAL - (hand made doll)
Website Id: (Europe - Portugal - 0018)
JAPAN - (Kokeshi dolls)
Website Id: (Asia - Japan - 0028)
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I have just returned from a visit to HOLLAND. As it was not a long trip I was restricted to the area of Amsterdam and some of the neighbouring places and sites. I was particularly impressed with how lovely and clean the country is, and also how friendly the people are.
Due to the time, I was unable to go into some of the places which I would have loved to have seen, but hopefully I will do it sometime in the future!
Although I went inside HET LOO PALACE and also the VAN GOCH MUSEUM, it was not permitted to use a flash on your camera. I did not want to risk it as I am sure that by now, you are all aware that I am not in the least bit technically minded and I was afraid of the flash "coming on!" Needless to say, I didn't use my camera at those places!
ME CYCLING IN AMSTERDAM!
(VELUWE NATIONAL PARK)
THE CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION,
AMSTERDAM
AMSTERDAM
FLOWERS ON A BRIDGE OVER THE CANAL
(AMSTERDAM)
(AMSTERDAM)
ANNE FRANK'S HOUSE
(AMSTERDAM)
(unfortunately I didn't go inside)
(AMSTERDAM)
(unfortunately I didn't go inside)
A VERY PRETTY BUILDING BY THE CANAL
(AMSTERDAM)
(AMSTERDAM)
THE RIJKS MUSEUM - (outside)
AMSTERDAM
(I did not go inside this building)
AMSTERDAM
(I did not go inside this building)
THE RIJKS MUSEUM (taken through a window, from outside!)
AMSTERDAM
AMSTERDAM
HET LOO PALACE
(former residence of the Dutch Royal family)
(former residence of the Dutch Royal family)
ANOTHER PART OF
HET LOO PALACE
HET LOO PALACE
AND ONE OF ITS' REGULAR VISITORS!
(Hoping for a bit of lunch!)
HET LOO PALACE
(on a VERY sunny day!)
OOSTERBEEK is a complete contrast to Amsterdam. It is home to the Oosterbeek War Cemetery. The Cemetery is beautifully kept. There are many graves of young soldiers (and also a lot of "unknown" ones).
OOSTERBEEK WAR CEMETERY
OOSTERBEEKE AIRBOURNE MUSEUM
(with life-size models and sound effects)
IN THE MUSEUM
A STREET "SOMEWHERE IN HOLLAND!"
ENJOY!
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6 comments:
Lovely photos and dolls. I espcially like the photo of you on the bicycle!
Hi Carole. Nice new dolls again. Wonderful idea to include the countries you've visited, Holland looks so interesting from your pictures, you must have had a great time! Cheers!
Hi Margaret. Glad you like the dolls. Yes, I enjoyed Holland very much. There is so much to see and do, there, but I ran out of time before I could do all I intended!
I am pleased you like the dolls, (and also the photo of me on the bicycle!) I haven't ridden one since I was seventeen, so I HAD to try!.
Amsterdam for ever !!! That is such a beautiful and interesting place !! Cool photos from there. And once again lovely dolls !!!!
Thank you! Yes, Amsterdam is very interesting. I must go back to see more, sometime!
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