It's been a very strange week. Paperwork, technological glitches and a few legal surprises are cutting my visit short. I am going home shortly and don't really know if I will be coming back. One thing I did get to do is to see the light show commemorating Eindhoven's liberation from the German's. Based on the display, they are much happier about their liberation from Germany than I am about my 'liberation' from Eindhoven. Warm night, gentle rain and a drive t...

This week I really settled into life here. I do the same things you do...I work, I shop, pay bills, do laundy, exercise and don't pay enough attention to time passing. Today I decided to be more attentive to people I come in contact and things I see. I don't want to blend in, I want to enjoy with both hands! Maastricht is a very cook town. I want to go back- take the tour- understand the place a little more. This time, I just walked it and felt my way around. Fa...

This week I really settled into life here. I do the same things you do...I work, I shop, pay bills, do laundy, exercise and don't pay enough attention to time passing. Today I decided to be more attentive to people I come in contact and things I see. I don't want to blend in, I want to enjoy with both hands! Maastricht is a very cook town. I want to go back- take the tour- understand the place a little more. This time, I just walked it and felt my way around. Fas...

This week I really settled into life here. I do the same things you do...I work, I shop, pay bills, do laundy, exercise and don't pay enough attention to time passing. Today I decided to be more attentive to people I come in contact and things I see. I don't want to blend in, I want to enjoy with both hands! Maastricht is a very cook town. I want to go back- take the tour- understand the place a little more. This time, I just walked it and felt my way around. Fas...

Sunday. What a great day! I did nothing I was suposed to and everything I wanted to do. Starting at the end- Josa and Coen invited me for a cooking lesson and dinner. We had mussels the Dutch way and they were terrific! I don't have the cheif's permission, or I would share it. These people are awesome. It is pretty rare that someone invites strangers into their home. These two really made me feel welcome! I had home-brewed mint tea and the best coffee I hav...