This year, I am looking back to the fun we had both in The Netherlands and with Dotty.
Our friends, who had never visited the country, are still talking about our trip and looking forward to returning next year. We will also be back at Meddo and I am trying to convince Ann that Dotty also needs a holiday. We shall have to see.

Is this the national bird of The Netherlands? We saw it everywhere.

Fishing boats at the National boat Museum.

The cheese market.

Giethorn.

The fritte shop.

Ploughing with Dotty, Mark and “My” Dexta at Brimfield.

The Guldners at Meddo.

The seals, walruses and dolphins at the Dolphinarium.
And of course

The apple cake and coffee!
May you all have a happy and peaceful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Special thoughts go to Ross on his wedding day and hope that his Dexta sees sense and stops being silly. Alright, so she is a lady and probably jealous but it is getting beyond a joke!
And, yes, there will be another Christmas Story but it may be in the New Year
