Hello there! Here, in the Netherlands, many people take some time off work in the last week of April and the first week of May. With most schools closed, King’s Day on April 27th and Liberation Day on May 5th, it is a time for going to festivals or travelling. While everybody seemed to be having a great time, I was feeling grumpy. Like, everybody is having fun but me. Was I envious?
Well, yes and no. When I saw the crowds in the cities and at the airport on tv, I was happy I wasn’t among them. I didn’t mind missing out on the big events and didn’t particularly want to travel either. What I did want was some time to unwind, though. Only on a much smaller scale. So that’s what I’ve been doing over the past couple of weeks, and I’d like to share some of it with you.
One thing I’ve been doing is literally unwinding and re-winding yarn using my nøstepinne.
Marijke – I always love to go with you on your walks through pictures. Since I love colors, I really like seeing all the colorful flowers. I often wish that I could ride a bike along side of you – but then I remember, I am not sure that I can still ride a bike any more. Last week I tried a friend’s 3 wheeler (for the first time ever as an adult), and I don’t know whether it was me or the bike, but it kept veering right and I didn’t have enough space to practice so I had to give it up the attempt – maybe another day with more space will make for success.
I completely understand about rewinding all the yarn. I think that I would do the same.
Kathie
And you’re always welcome, Kathie. I’d give the 3-wheeler another try – it would be fun to ride it with the wind in your hair.