I thought Weekend Coffee Share would be the perfect setting to chat over what I have been up to. Head over to Eclectic Ali for all the details and maybe stopping for coffee also!
I’m back this week from a trip to Amsterdam and a River Boat cruise with my sister. She lives across the country so we met in Amsterdam. We have traveled together before so knew what to expect. I loved Amsterdam with the canals, the houses and the bikes! We have a helmet law here so I was more than surprised to see them racing through the streets bare headed. Of course they have dedicated bike lines which I know makes a difference.
The cruise was lovely and it was nice to unpack for a week. Have someone prepare delicious meals and take care of me. It was down the Rhine so saw beautiful scenery and explored cities along the way. The cruise included walking tours of every place we stopped, which was great to get oriented and get the history. Posting the trip on Instagram.
I had three books on pause at the library while away. I didn’t want them to come in and not get a chance to pick them up. If I didn’t I would end up back at the bottom of the queue waiting for them again. One came in two days after I got home. It is Michelle Obama book. It is a seven day loan so you know what I will be do all weekend!
Besides that I am getting back into a routine. Tired and back at work. I’m not replaced when I go on vacation so work just piles up. Happy to crash this weekend and read. Well, I have to really as the book is due back Tuesday. Such a hardship!
Having had vacation already my plans for the summer are to stay put at home. To meet friends for drinks on patios downtown. To check out events happening. Nothing major but soaking up sun (I hope) and good times.
Have a great weekend everyone. You know I’ll be reading.
You can always start now!
You can always start now 
I’m so glad you had such a wonderful vacation with your sister! I’m jealous…I’m still way down the list for Michelle’s book! Enjoy your reading!!
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I was over 200 on the list for Michelle Obama’s book. It came in fast. I guess if only a 7 day loan people have to whip through it.
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I can only imagine how magnificent the trip was and a great bonus to have your sister with you and that you travel well together. I already saw some pics on instagram but look forward to seeing more.
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Thank you. Slowly putting them out. Enjoy your vacation!!
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Sounds like a wonderful trip. I’ve been debating reading Michelle Obama’s book. I’m currently part way through the new Skulduggery Pleasant and have put it aside to read The Handmaid’s Tale. There always seem to be more book to read than time to read.
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I agree so many books. I enjoyed the Michelle Obama book. She came across in the book as how she appeared in public (or at least to me).
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That’s good to hear. Was it worth the read?
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I think it was. It was an easy read and different genre for me. I like a good mystery.
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Coffee and reading a good book sounds so relaxing. Please let me know how the Michelle Obama book is. I heard it was very good!
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I’m been reading it off and on all day. Easy read. She comes across like she did in office. Common sense and honest. Few neat things like how they met. He came as a law student to her law firm and she showed him around. She has a law degree from Harvard.
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Sounds like a lovely holiday, great to spend it with your sister too! I’ve not been to Amsterdam, but it’s somewhere I’d love to visit.
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It is pretty flat. Lots of people walking and biking. Dedicated bike lanes. It is just having eyes in the back of your head for vehicles and bikes!
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Ah yes, bikes can surprise me!
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I was in Amsterdam once and found it fascinating – I ate frites from a cone topped with Mayonnaise, and I saw one of the last windmills in the city…plus saw the red light district in daytime which is a strange thing to do but it was surreal as well…
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I found it fascinating also. I loved the houses on the canal. Didn’t see any windmills in Amsterdam did on cruise.
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It’s a fascinating city, looks like you are on a great adventure!
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Hi sounds like you have been very busy! Hope you enjoyed Michelle Obama’s book.
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I was in Amsterdam only once and that was for a very short visit.
Your coffee share makes me want to return and soak up the place some.
Maybe after all the kids move out…
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Three days wasn’t enough. You know you end up in some cities and you think I need weeks to soak it up. For me it is time to sit at an outdoor coffee shop and let the world go by. Enough time to do more art galleries and museums without feeling overwhelmed. Definitely put it on your list.
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Happy reading! That is exciting when your books come in.
It sounds like a lovely holiday in Amsterdam.
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Yes I love it when books come in. Finished it and picked up a paperback mystery for the long weekend. Canada Day on Monday so holiday.
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Your vacation sounds lovely. I’ve been on several ocean cruises but the only river cruise I went on was a trip from New Orleans up the Mississippi River on a replica steamboat. We stopped as several plantation houses along the way. I would love to do a European river cruise one day. I can imaging the amazing sites you can see and such a relaxing way to travel.
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It was lovely. The food was incredible wine/beer at lunch and supper included. There was only 183 passengers on the boat so more intimate. Highly recommend.
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Your river cruise sounded wonderful–especially the staying put (in a way) for a week, getting to unpack your suitcase, instead of being in a different B&B every other night. Love that idea!
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It makes it so much more relaxing – the unpacking and sleeping in the same bed for more than two nights. High end and well taken care off.
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That sounds like a fantastic vacation, and greta plans for the summer! I really like Amsterdam, it’s such a diverse city. Thanks for the coffee!
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Thanks for stopping by. I really liked Amsterdam also and can see going back as feel I just touched the surface.
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I am so glad you had a wonderful trip. I am scheduled for the same riverboat itnerary in October.
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Oh I’m thinking October will be beautiful if you get some trees changing color. The stops are lovely the buildings, history, churches. Sit and enjoy on the top deck.
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I bet the weather in Amsterdam was beautiful. Welcome back. xx
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The weather in Amsterdam was a lot like home – some rain and warm. Basically June weather.
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I m glad you had an amazing vacation! The trip sounds great
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Hey, need some help. Am bad at this technical stuff. When i scrolled down your blog, at the end, there is a logo (nominee- Personal development)
I would also like to put logo in the end of blog. Can u please guide me. Much love,
Sneha Narayanan
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I’m not great with technical either. My side bar with nominee and Facebook group I put in with customize or widgets on WordPress. It is a sidebar and the Widgets you just pick and add. The nominee is a text/picture. There are a variety of them like add search, category and more. Hope this helps.
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Wow!! I am tempted for trip to Amsterdam. Had landed during a break up flight to SF. Shopped a lot only from airport. The trip dounds really great specially the cruise .
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The cruise was luxury. Wonderful meals & wine, cabin cleaned, coffee station all good. The Amsterdam part we were on our own which I really enjoy as feel a bit more flexible.
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Really enjoyable.
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it’s always good to unwind on vacation and let someone else take care of us. Hope you are having a good and relaxed weekend. I am into lots of music exploration as always and currently reading the latest mystery murder story Dare by Carol Wyers. Already became a big fan of hers.
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Oh murder mysteries are my favorite genre so I will have to check her out. Long weekend coming up here as Monday is Canada Day.
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Amsterdam sounds wonderful! I am hoping to catch up on some fiction reading this week as I’ve been reading a lot of nonfiction lately. Paige Bainbridge, http://www.paigebainbridge.com
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Popped into your blog for a visit and enjoyed it. I enjoy non-fiction and fiction. Any recommendations for either? Currently reading paperback mysteries from the library as easy to carry home when I’m walking.
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What a wonderful trip! Sounds so good. Cruising is relaxing too. And exciting!
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