After the go-go-go of our final month in South America and then our whirlwind surprise visit to New Zealand we were ready for something new.  It was time for a visit to The Netherlands!

With it being three years since we last visited Richard’s family a visit here felt well over due.  Richard’s family live in Almkerk, a small village situated in the province of Noord-Brabant.  Noord-Brabant is in the south of The Netherlands and is just over an hour’s drive from Schipol airport outside of Amsterdam.  The people of Brabant are known for being a bit more gentle than the famously direct Dutch of other provinces. They are also known for their cosy way of life, and the pretty countryside that surrounds them.  It’s a very pretty area to visit. Continue reading →