tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19088303908174790182024-03-13T10:22:45.565-07:00For the love of...Things to do in Amsterdam, daily life, and stuff I like.Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-81677482783885892802014-02-27T09:49:00.001-08:002014-02-27T09:49:52.359-08:00Mix and match of eventsGood afternoon,<br />
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Have a look of the events starting today and in the weekend:<br />
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<a href="http://www.mctheater.nl/mconline/index.xql?id=/mc/producties/extern/flyingsolofestival/info&lang=nl" target="_blank">Flying Solo Festival</a> at the <a href="http://www.mctheater.nl/mconline/index.xql?id=/mc/home&lang=en" target="_blank">MC Theater</a> starts today in Amsterdam till the 2nd of March. It´s a collaboration with the Contact Theater in Manchester and you can expect lots of new talent. Have a look at the <a href="http://mconline.nl/mconline/index.xql?id=/mc/producties/extern/flyingsolo2014/programmaoverzicht&lang=nl" target="_blank">program </a>to have an idea of who will be on stage!<br />
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This weekend you can´t miss the <a href="http://www.parool.nl/parool/nl/21/FILM/article/detail/1826695/2014/02/17/Het-Parool-organiseert-het-Oscarweekend.dhtml" target="_blank">Oscar Weekend</a> at Pathe de Munt. A day pass for 25€ gives you acces to many films nominated for the Oscars, such as Gravity, The Wolf of Wall Street or Blue Jasmine. tThe first film starts at 10.30am and the last one is at 21.30.<br />
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And Sunday, yes more movies!<a href="http://www.amsterdamroest.nl/" target="_blank"> Amsterdam Roest</a> is showing the film Kinshasa Kids, included in their festival Movies that Matter. Free entrance!<br />
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So hopefully the weather is bad to motivate all of you to go inside and catch a movie or a performance.<br />
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IreneIrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-70018751833458808632014-02-24T06:43:00.000-08:002014-02-24T06:43:08.649-08:00Moderne Hippies Markt<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good afternoon,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After an uninspired last week (could have also been the grey weather) I went yesterday to the <a href="http://www.modernehippies.nl/bedankwoordje-moderne-hippies-markt-23-02-2014/" target="_blank">Moderne Hippies Markt</a> at <a href="http://www.amsterdamroest.nl/" target="_blank">Roest</a> and was really inspired!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Roest is a big barn used for concerts, events, art gallery, etc. close to Central Station. They have a bar and terrace (next to the water) with sand (I bet it´s a great thing to be there in the summer, must remember this place!) and they have lots of events, so check their site for the program!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The market was organized by the owner of the blog <a href="http://www.modernehippies.nl/" target="_blank">Moderne Hippies</a> and there were lots of participants!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For you to have an idea, this is what it looked like (yep, very crowded, good thing I didn´t drag my boyfriend along)!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As for what you could get, there were many things that caught my attention:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bag from <a href="http://www.la-beau-shop.com/index.php?route=common/home" target="_blank">LaBeau Bags</a>. They are fairtrade made in Thailand, love those colors! And I think my mum would love them too...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What about this boots!! mix of cowboy meets Native American. They are from <a href="http://www.kiboots.com/" target="_blank">Kiboots</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Continuing with the Native American theme, a dream catcher from <a href="http://www.icatchy.nl/" target="_blank">Icatchy</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And lovely armbands from <a href="http://www.riverstones.nl/" target="_blank">Riverstones</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It seems to me now that I was on the look out for accessories :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-59234909769578024422014-02-17T06:51:00.000-08:002014-02-17T06:51:52.342-08:00Mercedes Benz Fashion Week MadridGood afternoon,<br />
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Right now the <a href="http://www.ifema.es/mercedesbenzfwm_01/" target="_blank">Mercedes Fashion Week</a> is on in Madrid. These are some of the designs that caught my attention and why:<br />
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Design from <a href="http://beta.francismontesinos.com/web/" target="_blank">Francis Montesinos</a>, love the colors and how the fabric falls!<br />
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Design from <a href="http://www.teresahelbig.com/" target="_blank">Teresa Helbig</a>, I like the retro feel.<br />
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Design from <a href="http://www.mariabarros.es/" target="_blank">María Barros</a>. The ones who know me won´t be surprised I chose this one (big sweater, great colors and lovely knit)<br />
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IreneIrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-62091612944527702012014-02-14T09:17:00.001-08:002014-02-14T09:17:24.080-08:00Music for the weekend<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I found this list of the <a href="http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2014/02/13/actualidad/1392314772_281281.html" target="_blank">best 50 singers/groups of Spanish music</a>. Many groups from the 80s (goodness, that styling!) but a good list for those interested in the "classics". Personal favourite is ´A quién le importa´ from Alaska y Dinarama, it is still used nowadays to say <i>I don´t care what you think of me</i> and she (the singer, Alaska) is considered a symbol in the gay community in Spain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> I hope you enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-77497291863838242512014-02-13T07:40:00.000-08:002014-02-13T07:40:03.863-08:00Ideas for the weekend<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good afternoon,</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am glad to be at home since it´s rainy and grey outside! I have some tips for this weekend, and they are both indoors in case the weather decides to stay like this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ijhallen.nl/en/index.php" target="_blank">IJ Hallen</a> (Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th) It´s a huge flea market that takes place in Amsterdam Noord, you have to take the <a href="http://www.ijhallen.nl/en/locatie.php" target="_blank">ferry </a>but then it´s a small walk. The entrance fee is 4.50€</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And on Sunday you can find the <a href="http://neighbourfoodmarket.nl/en/" target="_blank">Neighbourfood market</a> on the Westergasfabriek with lots of yummy things to eat! Starts at 11.00 till 16.00.</span></div>
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Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-72275366191778805822014-02-11T06:20:00.000-08:002014-02-11T06:20:33.472-08:00Grey...Good afternoon,<br />
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It´s all so grey!!! though today we might have more "light" than normal so I guess I can´t complain, right? At least I have this lovely tulips we got Saturday at the Albert Cuyp market to give me some idea of what is to come (spring, if you forgot with this long winter)<br />
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IreneIrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-89560746933617380662014-02-08T05:00:00.001-08:002014-02-08T05:00:38.919-08:00Salsa!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good afternoon,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Before I dwell into the title of this post let met tell you, have you noticed how many people are born in February? Last weekend we had two birthday partys and tomorrow we have another one...it doesn´t allow for a lot of wiggle room for weekend planning (aka time to relax). Don´t get me wrong, I love birthdays (specially mine), it´s a nice occasion to get together and catch up with old friends and long distance family members but the Spanish girl in me complains about all the planning... improvise, Dutch people!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As for salsa, this weekend is the 7th <a href="http://www.amsterdamsalsafestival.nl/#!/home" target="_blank">Amsterdam Salsa Festival</a> at the Meininger Hotel Amsterdam City West. Ticket start at 20€ and you can enjoy workshops and performances by national and international professionals. So head over for some booty shaking!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos and plan some time to relax!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-77392262228211551332014-02-05T09:22:00.003-08:002014-02-05T09:23:16.671-08:00Love of the classics<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The people who love classical music and specially Beethoven are in luck, the <a href="http://www.muziekgebouw.nl/agenda/Series/307/" target="_blank">Muziekgebouw aan ´t IJ</a> is hosting the <i>Beethoven Driedaagse</i> (or 3 days of only Beethoven). Tickets are available through the site of the concert hall, enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-33054890352354461742014-02-04T06:32:00.001-08:002014-02-04T06:32:40.576-08:00Back from the weekend<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What a lovely day! I enjoy working from home with lots of light coming in, don´t you?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Until the 2nd of March the Olympic Stadion in Amsterdam is transformed into a huge ice ring, and it´s called <a href="http://www.decoolstebaanvannederland.nl/#" target="_blank">De Coolste Baan van Nederland</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The 27th of February they even show the KPN Marathong Cup Finals Live and every day there is a different theme (think of DJ night or lazy Sunday afternoon) for adults and children.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So for those of you missing the ice in The Netherlands, head over to the Olympic Stadion!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-28210192282708219702014-01-28T06:41:00.001-08:002014-01-28T06:41:19.726-08:00IMPRO Amsterdam<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The <a href="https://www.impro-amsterdam.nl/" target="_blank">International Improvisation Theatre Festival </a>starts today until the 1st of February at the Compagnietheater in Amsterdam. There are late night shows, workshops, after party, and lots of improvisation! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You can have a look at the cast <a href="https://impro-amsterdam.nl/cms/cast/" target="_blank">here</a>. The shows are in English, so good for the foreigners and good for the natives (in order for them to practice).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span></div>
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Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-8270520438519734512014-01-27T08:37:00.002-08:002014-01-27T08:37:16.389-08:00Hoge Veluwe and Kröller-Müller museum<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This weekend we enjoyed some quite time at the <a href="http://www.hogeveluwe.nl/en/14" target="_blank">Hoge Veluwe National Park</a>. I know, a bit cold, but it was a special occasion...you can get a free bike there and see more of the park (the bike paths get right through the middle of the forest). We got some exercise for sure!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And in the middel of the park you will find the <a href="http://www.kmm.nl/?lang=en" target="_blank">Kröller-Müller museum</a>. They have an impressive collection of Picasso, Mondriaan, Seurat, etc. They lend many pieces so you can check on their website before going if they will be at the museum. I was totally impressed by the Van Gogh collection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They also have an enormous collection of sculptures in the garden that you can visit for free (there is a fee for the museum, several discounts are available or you can go in for free with the </span><a href="http://www.museumkaart.nl/" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;" target="_blank">museumkaart</a><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The park is located near the city of Arnhem. You can get there by trein and bus. On the park´s site you will find a lot of useful information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hope this inspired you to do some sightseeing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span><br />
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Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-48810016643091776032014-01-24T15:00:00.000-08:002014-01-27T08:00:54.010-08:00Move that body<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The title of the post refers to the <a href="http://en.holland-dance.com/" target="_blank">Holland Dance Festival</a> that starts tomorrow until the 16th of February in Den Haag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">You will find workshops, debates and lots of dancing: jazz, modern, classic, salsa, urban, pilates, flamenco...!! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On the official website they have several videos of what you can expect and I must say, it looks really inspiring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Performers come from different corners of the world (think of Cuba, Brazil, Germany, France, USA and a long etcetera).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos and have a lovely weekend,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-9530162415772778772014-01-23T07:40:00.002-08:002014-01-23T07:41:07.131-08:00Horses<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Today we have a post about horses! That´s right, the 55th edition of <a href="http://www.jumpingamsterdam.nl/en/" target="_blank">Jumping Amsterdam</a> starts today until the 26th of January.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This event is held at the Amsterdam conventions bureau RAI and entrance fees depend on the time of day you want to be there . You can also watch it live from their website.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-46506484788806265392014-01-21T06:56:00.002-08:002014-01-21T06:56:59.971-08:00Fims<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">After a long break I am looking forward to starting zumba again, I am wondering how much ache I will have after class...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">But that will be Thursday! Tomorrow the <a href="http://www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com/en/" target="_blank">International Film Festival</a> starts in Rotterdam until the 2nd of February. There are parties, short film marathons, special discounts (with CJP card or Tiger friends) make sure you check the website for more information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-38407662658675943472014-01-19T07:41:00.004-08:002014-01-19T07:43:05.221-08:00New week!Good morning,<br />
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I had a pretty lazy weekend, resting out from my new job!<br />
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I came across this really nice video of Amsterdam while looking at this <a href="http://www.ohla.nl/" target="_blank">site</a>, hope you like it!<br />
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Credits to: http://jackfisher.org/amsterdam-in-motion/<br />
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Saludos,<br />
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IreneIrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-31338568204196022322014-01-15T11:04:00.001-08:002014-01-15T11:04:29.833-08:00Events coming up!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Bear with me this week since it is very ectic with new job :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As for the events I promised, here they are!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For the fashionistas: from Friday the 17th till Sunday the 27th of January you can enjoy the latest trends at the <a href="http://www.fashionweek.nl/en" target="_blank">Mercedes Benz Fashion Week</a>. There are different events (conferences, catwalk shows, exhibitions, etc.) so make sure to check their website if you don´t want to miss a thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">For those people who would like to receive some flowers, pick them up yourself!! On Saturday 18 you will be able to pick up your own tulips at the Dam in Amsterdam since it is <a href="http://www.mooiwatbloemendoen.nl/nationale-tulpendag" target="_blank">National Tulip Day</a>...when I read this things I think to myself, so, I am really living in Holland. It starts at 13:10.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And also the sporters can enjoy the <a href="http://www.vondelparkloop.nl/" target="_blank">Vondelparkloop</a>, this time for the 40th time. There are three distances (3.5, 6.7 and 10km) and two days (Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th) so no excuses!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span><br />
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<br />Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-81096609973964589102014-01-13T13:04:00.001-08:002014-01-13T13:04:35.283-08:00First day at new job<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">First day at new job and it was, errr, interesting to say the least. But the team seems nice so that is a good start. As for this week there are some events coming up so I will let you know tomorrow what to do in Amsterdam and surroundings, stay tuned!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This weekend was quite relaxing: I went to the movies to see a romantic Dutch comedy (and I dragged my poor boyfriend along), walked and enjoyed the sun and had a knitting lesson (which was harder than I expected so that warm scarf will have to wait until I have mastered the technique a bit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Enjoy your week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-17285997446176874632014-01-09T07:46:00.003-08:002014-01-09T07:46:46.444-08:002014!!<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am about to head of to a New Year´s "borrel" a the Huis van de wijk Lydia to meet and greet. This week I have already baked 5 cakes there, as I do every Tuesday, and started the Spanish class I am teaching (it went very well if I may say so myself)!! I am also looking forward to next week, my first day at my new job (part time but it´s a start) so as you can see 2014 is going great!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Seems like the city hasn´t woken up yet after New Year´s day since many events start from next week on, keep tuned then for more information on what to do in Amsterdam!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-3067517431384470762013-12-27T03:34:00.001-08:002013-12-27T03:34:21.913-08:00Still dreaming..<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good morning,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Still dreaming of the delicious dessert we made for Chirstmas... a "kerstboomstam" or as de French say "buche de noël". The recipe came from <a href="http://www.ah.nl/allerhande/#/recepten/1021358/kerstboomstammetje/?rq=kerstboomstam">http://www.ah.nl/allerhande/#/recepten/1021358/kerstboomstammetje/?rq=kerstboomstam</a> in case you want to replicate!! Really easy to make and delicious...pity I won´t be able to make it at home since we have no freezer (or maybe better for my health?!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos and have a nice weekend!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-42584064990028092062013-12-24T08:59:00.001-08:002013-12-24T08:59:49.826-08:00Christmas Eve/ Nochebuena<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Ready for Christmas Eve? In Spain we celebrate this evening with a big dinner with family (the ones that are around, ejem, shout out for my brother in the Caribbean working on a cruise ship). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Tomorrow, lunch to celebrate Christmas and afterwards <i>siesta </i>or a long walk... but everything is so delicious that you can´t pass it up! (what a luxury problem really).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">How are you celebrating?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Feliz Navidad!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-38417625310034766472013-12-20T08:29:00.000-08:002013-12-20T08:29:07.008-08:00Weekend and almost Christmas!!Good evening,<br />
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I want to wish you a peaceful weekend so you can all recharge your batteries from all the excitement, food, family meetings, presents, etc. that is coming up next week!!!<br />
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I will relax and hopefully if the weather is like the last two days (cross my fingers) we can go for a walk in the sun, oh yeah!<br />
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Saludos,<br />
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IreneIrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-26831225175877466432013-12-19T07:23:00.001-08:002013-12-19T07:23:25.405-08:00Weekend plansGood evening,<br />
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Already thinking what you want to do this weekend? me too! Here are a couple of ideas:<br />
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Saturday 21st of December: <a href="http://www.amsterdamroest.nl/" target="_blank">Winter Warehouse Market</a> at Amsterdam Roest, a huge warehouse with a special Christmas market edition. Free entrance, you will find gifts, crafts, music and food. Opening at 13.00 till 20.00 with an after party for the ones who can´t go home!<br />
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Sunday 22nd of December: <a href="http://www.puremarkt.nl/" target="_blank">Pure Wintermarkt</a> at Frankendael park from 11.00 till 17.00. A good idea to do some grocery shopping and get some inspiration for all the Christmas cooking coming up.<br />
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Saludos,<br />
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IreneIrenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-22405878794420391952013-12-17T12:35:00.000-08:002013-12-17T12:35:40.584-08:00From now on...<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good evening everybody,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I haven't been busy with Christmas presents, planning meals or even better, attending <a href="http://www.ohla.nl/" target="_blank">crazy Christmas parties</a>. I've been home resting and it seems I will be doing so for a while, sight! My mind is all there (though my boyfriend tends to defer) but my body isn't cooperating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I will get my inspiration for the blog from things I have close by (I am actually reading lots of magazines with great ideas for the holidays) and I keep my fingers crossed hoping my inspiration doesn't decide to have a Christmas break as everybody else.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Since I have lots of free time I wrote all my Christmas cards and posted them yesterday (yes, I did the walking myself and I am that old fashioned) Today I am finishing my last present but I am out of ideas for tomorrow, anyone?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Saludos,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Irene</span>Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-51815798902026785292013-12-11T02:46:00.003-08:002013-12-11T02:46:55.779-08:00Free entrance Hortus Botanicus AmsterdamGood morning,<br />
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The <a href="http://dehortus.nl/" target="_blank">Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam</a>, as part of the <a href="http://www.amsterdamlightfestival.com/en/programma/~/link.aspx?_id=98BE8CA1D8AC4558BCD7DFB4331FE987&_z=z" target="_blank">Illuminade walking route</a> during the Amsterdam Light Festival, will be open from 17.00 till 22.00 for free starting the 12th of December and until the 5th of January.<br />
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In de Hortus you will find light sculptures by <a href="http://www.amsterdamlightfestival.com/en/programma/2013-2014/illuminade/floating-lights/" target="_blank">Wouter Brave</a>, <a href="http://www.amsterdamlightfestival.com/en/programma/2013-2014/illuminade/hotspot/" target="_blank">Carla Monchen</a> and <a href="http://www.amsterdamlightfestival.com/en/programma/2013-2014/illuminade/hatch/" target="_blank">Hagar Elazari & Liat Segal. </a><br />
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Saludos,<br />
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Irene<br />
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<br />Irenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02698495807478482011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1908830390817479018.post-32110071991651007702013-12-10T07:40:00.000-08:002013-12-10T07:40:54.405-08:00Christmas at Keukenhof CastleGood evening,<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rcgQOhSsLI0/Uqc1xbcvPFI/AAAAAAAAAIs/C3bKRmagc8s/s1600/kerst.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rcgQOhSsLI0/Uqc1xbcvPFI/AAAAAAAAAIs/C3bKRmagc8s/s1600/kerst.gif" /></a>Starting tomorrow and until Sunday the 15th of December you can enjoy a wonderful Christmas fair on the grounds of <a href="http://www.kerstopkeukenhof.nl/english" target="_blank">Keukenhof Castle</a>.<br />
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Located in Lisse you can walk around the Christmas stands, do some ice skating, listen to carols or warm up with some hot chocolate! There are special activities for children so you can bring your little ones.<br />
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You can get there by car or public transportation (there are busses departing from Leiden train station, for more information check their site)<br />
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Saludos,<br />
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Irene<br />
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