A ferry across the River Eem

We are in the midst of a Dutch heat wave. The sun is shining. The children next door are playing outside wearing singlets and shorts. The streets are crowded with happy Nederlanders who have emerged from their gesellig homes. There is not a winter coat to be seen.

It is 23 degrees.

Now Australians, don't laugh. Without a doubt we have adjusted to the climate here as it feels as if it is 45 degrees.

Spring is here. I have seen a real Bumble Bee in our garden. They are absolutely enormous - about the size of 3 or 4 Australian bees.

This morning we went on a great expedition to first the Spakenberg Kringloop and then the Baarn Kringloop. Success in Spakenberg but nothing in Baarn. Then to Hilversum where we visited the organic butcher and organic supermarket. Came home very tired with enough food to last us until Monday.

On the way we travelled on a ferry across the River Eem.