Talking with the Aussies

Our Spring Cycling Trip Begins

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March 29th 2018
Wednesday - Travel Day. Watching people is always fun, and today was no exception. We were having lunch in O'Hare and noticed a young man in an Olympic jacket. At first, we thought he had probably just purchased it; but then we noticed the Team USA backpack and duffel bag. No gloves visible though. We spent the next 30 minutes surreptitiously listening to his conversation - what we could hear - an ... read more

Europe » Netherlands

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more