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air france, amsterdam, antwerp, antwerpen, belgium, brussels, dutch airlines, Europe, holland, klm, netherlands, rotterdam, schroder, stephen and penelope, Stitching, travel, yarn, yarns, Yarnstash
I have not been around here for a bit, and the good news is that I was travelling to Europe for a vacation.
It was very hot, and I got a lovely tan to show off now. 🙂 I only visited Belgium and Holland, and tried to see as much as is possible. I absolutely loved every moment of it, and I think I left a little piece of myself behind in Rotterdam. I fell in love with this city the moment I arrived. Everywhere we went was stunning and gorgeous, and I did everything I could to see it all. But in Rotterdam I had the best time. I definitely plan to go back and spend time there again.
The first stop was Belgium, and we stayed in Brussels. I did not have any idea of where the woolshops or such was. I did however discover these gorgeously soft yarns in the back of a huge store, and also got the sweetest little kit for a doggie to stitch.
European Vacation Shopping
European Vacation Shopping
In Rotterdam I took some time one morning and visited the store Schroder. It was a quick walk there, and I had such a lovely time. I spent time with the lovely ladies assisting me, and we had lots of good chats and laughs. The choice was difficult. 🙂 I wanted it all, but had to keep in mind going home with it all. So I settled for some Scheepjes knitting yarn, and Scheepjes crochet cottons, and of course, I could not resist a few stunning pieces of pretty blue dutch themed fabric. I did not get around to Jawol in Rotterdam, as it was summer holidays and most stores were enjoying the holidays too. I did go to the Markthal and was overwhelmed. 🙂 A must see to all. And if you are not afraid of heights, Euromast!! I went all the way to the top, and we even had lunch in the restaurant there, way up in the sky.
European Vacation Shopping
Amsterdam had to include a stop at De Bejinkorf, of course. I checked out the routes there the evening we arrived already, so I knew where to go the next day. 🙂 And the lovely Stephen and Penelope is walking distance from there. I am so happy I finally got around to the store, and loved the visit. Such a lot of yarns, notions, pins, bags, needles and hooks. I loved the yarn I got, “the Night Watch” as inspired by the famous painting. And how cute are those little house needle size gauges.
🙂 yes I did see all the paintings and visited the museums too.
European Vacation Shopping
So worth the trip, and so worth the long haul home. It was 37 hours from getting up the morning, last few hours before travelling later in the afternoon, layover in Paris, overnight flight, and getting back to Johannesburg the next day. Collecting Miekie and finally home again. I will do it again anytime.
Going home again
Thank you Air France and KLM for taking such good care of us.
