Blogs from Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands, Europe - page 3

It's been three months. It's been easily the best winter of my life. But all good things must come to an end... for now at least... During my time here, I've helped Mirjam fix up her new house. I've grown accustomed to life here. I've also learned a great deal. Mijn nederlands is beter. My Dutch is getting better as well. I've been able to speak both long and short phrases, and hold very basic interactions in Dutch. Mirjam is impressed with my progress, I only wish I could have progressed faster. But sadly, Dutch is a language you can't directly translate into English. So it is slow to learn since a lot of words you can't associate with English counterparts. Aside from that, I'm going to miss this place. It's become my home. Mijn thuis, ... read more

Happy New Year guys! I had an insane New Year's Eve here at Mirjam's. I was not prepared for it nor could I have been. The reasons for why it was so awesome are as follows. 1. Every kind of firework known to mankind is available to the public, 100% legal. 2. Every kind of firework known to mankind is cheaply available to the public, 100% legal. 3. Everyone in Holland, and I literally mean everyone and their freaking brothers gets fireworks for New Years. And uses them. With all of the above explained, here is a video to illustrate the war zone I somehow ended up in. It's a little dark out but if you focus well enough you should be able to see things clearly. And keep in mind that Mirjam's new house is ... read more

Hey guys! I know it's been a long time since I last posted. And I apologize for the sudden surprise but... I'm back in Europe! It's been a whole year since I last spoke to you all about my personal journey with Mirjam. I can safely say that we are still together and going strong. She recently visited Michigan and spent a couple weeks there with me, and I showed her around my home and introduced her to my friends and family. That's old news now but, I wanted to give you guys an update on that. Now for the present, here goes. I am sitting here behind Mirjam's computer in her new house in Arnhem, in the Netherlands, a country in central western Europe. This time I will be staying for three months. I wish ... read more

In Natuur Gebied De Klencke, 03-04-2000. As nearly always during my cycle trips I try to wildcamp experiencing the best part of my day....at night in front of my tent, my belly full with good food, my sleeping bag inside my tent a-waiting my exhausted body for the night, promising my gray haired guarding angel a safe heaven for the night, not an evil soul in this wedland nature reserve in the dutch hinterland will devour my immortal spirit. Yeah, sitting there in front of my tent in a small dune and surrounded by the blackness of a night not wasted by the big city light polution of a nearby town, the sounds of small nocturnat animals all around me while working on a six-pack of cheap and luke warm Liddle supermarket beer one can get ... read more

Hey guys! First of all, I apologize for not posting sooner. Things have been a bit crazy here, but a good crazy I assure you. I have round up all the pictures I have taken of Mirjam´s house and surrounding neighborhood. This is where I have been staying these last few weeks. Enjoy!... read more