Spotted in Leiden...

With beautiful blue skies, I couldn’t resist taking yet more photos of the usual windmills.

We’d seen paddleboarders before, but never ones being towed by a boat. 

Restaurant terraces were allowed to expand, including across this particular bridge.

I love these quaint patios... 

…and the reflections in the windows protected by this lion. 

This water was much calmer and made for a lovely reflection. 

The view from where we park our boat was also lovely. 
 

Our First Trip on Our Floating Bathtub...

On July 30, just two nights before Veronica and Brett would be leaving, we went out for our first trip since becaming co-owners of Bootjuh, our floating bathtub. There weren’t enough bikes, so Veronica, Brett and I walked across the bridge towards Vlietland to get picked up. 

Luckily Ashlynn had returned from Germany so she could join us. She cycled with Jimmy to the boat and brought it to pick us up. 

The girls enjoyed laying on a beanbag chair...

…while Brett sat on the bench with Jimmy so he could occasionally drive. 

We brought along a picnic dinner. 

The girls clearly enjoyed having a few minutes of sistertime. 

 

Veronica, Brett and Kati...

Here’s some random photos with Kati that were taken over the months. 

She’s never really been into sticks, so it was surprising to see her jump up to try to steal a stick from Veronica. 

Looks like she and Brett were having a serious discussion.

She accompanied Brett and Veronica while they scouted out the site for our Lockdown Puzzle photo shoot. 

She also came to the field with us for a variety of photo shoots. 
 

Blackberries and Flowers...

The field continued to morph all summer long and rewarded us with an incredible supply of blackberries. 

Veronica and Brett really got into picking berries, which we used for muffins and pancakes.

In addition to the blueberries there were many new types of flowers, including these little yellow ones that appealed to this Cinnabar Moth caterpillar...

…these little purple ones with stems that look like spider webs...

…and these pretty pink ones.

In addition, Veronica found a frog, which clearly made her smile.

 

Portraits of a Cute Couple...

After Veronica gave Brett a haircut, he was ready to star in some photos with her...

...in our neighborhood...

…and our usual dog-walking field. 

Here’s a few behind-the-scenes shots. 

 

TIme for Family Portraits...

Just a few days before Veronica and Brett would be going back to Exeter, we headed out towards the field to get some nice photos. 

I’m usually behind the camera, so really appreciated having extra photographers around to capture me and Jimmy...

...me and Veronica...

…and the three of us, or rather the four of us.
 

Homemade Bagels...

After hearing that we had homemade bagels in Switzerland, Veronica was inspired to try making some using the same recipe. 

Jimmy got involved to help perfect the shape. 

They might not look so pretty here...

…but they were delicious, especially with homemade pesto.