In Holland every town has market day. Vendors set up in the square selling their wares. Wormerveer’s market day is Wednesday. So on my first full day in The Netherlands Brenda
The open air market in Womerveer
and I went grocery shopping!
Brenda at the green grocer
I did notice that Brenda’s fruits and vegetables do not last as long as the veggies and fruits I buy in the States. It makes me wonder what’s in the food I eat.
The cheese vendor
Cheese is a major part of Dutch society. The cheese and potato vendors seemed to be among the busiest booths.
The Potato Vendors
When we finished our shopping for the week Brenda treated me to Freits with Freitsaus (French Fries with a mayonnaissy like sauce on them).
A lady carrying Freits from the Freit vendor.
Walking back from market I got some shots of Brenda’s neighborhood!
the canal behind Brenda’s home.
Brenda’s dream home on the Zaan
A funky car
The church garden next door
Brenda’s box garden before I took shears to it.
Brenda’s box garden after I took shears to it.
In case you are wondering I did make it out of Wormerveer. On Friday we will explore Amsterdam together. Check in tomorrow because PAstor Wrinkles will be back with more chapter charts….
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My wife us of Dutch descent – i would love to go and experience the culture myself. I hope you have a great time!
**is** of Dutch descent… 🙂
I did have a great time! If you ever get the chance go! It is a beautiful country!
loved that funky car! and oh “Freits” is fries?
I’d like to drive that car. I’ll have to catch up with Pastor Wrinkles when I get back from a short vacation with Tom. Love the pictures and I really like Brenda’s dream house.
I love my dream house too!!!! SIGH*****
Maybe someday sister!
What surprised us most when we were in the Netherlands was the gleaming windows of every house. We reckoned they would have to wash them every day to keep them so clean.
I thought the same. I was also a little shocked that the people kept there shades wide open. That’s not really something we do in New England.
Thank you for sharing the Netherlands with us! You broaden my horizons! God bless you in your travels, Pastor J!
Thanks Deb! Hope you enjoy the trip through the blog!
Love the photo’s Pastor J. and you did a good job on the box garden,what a difference! I’m also glad you made it back safely!
Love you Pastor J. 😀
Thanks Pat. The flight over Iceland was breathtaking!
Gosh I bet it was! I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit!
Thanks Pat!