Orange Day

A year ago on the 30th April, I was still in the Netherlands..the day that the Dutch celebrated their "Queen's Day" (it was actually the birth date of the former Queen but for a reason, maintained by the current Queen.)

And the "Orange"?

"Orange is the color of the Dutch Royal Family. The lineage of the current dynasty -- the House of Oranje-Nassau -- dates back to Willem van Oranje (William of Orange). But while the color orange has royal roots in the Netherlands, today it symbolizes a broader pride in the country and in being Dutch."

As my friend had told us earlier about this, we brought an "orangish" dress/headscarf just to join in the fun. But my friend came up with this :

:-)

Our hosts took us out to feel the "Queen's Day" atmosphere :

Interesting day, but we were not lucky to be in the town the Queen visited.

After previous posts, I have to say here that I don't work for Netherlands' tourism...hehehehe..

Happy Queen's Day (Koninginnedag) to all Dutch people wherever you are.

:-)

Feel good @...

16) Keukenhof Garden - Part 6

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"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine."

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."

"Stay positive when negative surrounds you. Smile when others frown. It is an easy way to make a difference."

"For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people"

"The good life is inspired by love and guided by knowledge."

"The human mind is like a parachute, it only works when it is open."

"Expectations can make you miserable... So whatever yours are; lower them. You will definitely notice the difference."

Take time to think

Take time to play

Take time to be friendly

Take time to love

Take time to give

Life is too short to be selfishly lived

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Stay happy and have a lovely weekend, especially to my family back home!

:-)

Souvenirs @ Brugge

What's a holiday without getting some "trinkets" for your loved ones and friends?

but I didn't buy much, "Euro money maa"

.. :-)

"It's a lovely little city. Old cobblestone streets with little shops that sell lace and chocolates, but tapestry shops too."

Bought a few lace items from this shop :-)

Didn't buy this, but these reminded me of "Cats" :-)

...and I didn't buy this T-Shirt either..hehehe

but I added this to my collection..

:-)

Waterway @ Bruges, Belgium

One way to explore Bruges(Brugge)

"Tiny waterways course through Brugge and are travelled upon by tiny boats, the water leading directly up to the doorsteps of the houses."

but we walked instead..hehe

:-)

Bruges, Belgium

25th. April 2011...made our way to Bruges, Belgium, about 200km from The Hague(Den Haag)

Bruges is called : 'the Venice of the North'. This splendid medieval city is one of Belgium's crown jewels.

Will upload some more later..

:-)

15) Poem : Nature @ Garden Part 5

Nature

Poem by : Mian Hassan Raza (here)

Nature is beauty

Nature is strong

Nature is beaming

Nature is dreaming

Nature is beautiful

nature is fun

love it or hate it

nature is something to love

nature is God gift to us

Nature is full of colors

full of beautiful flowers

if you’re in a park

it’s nice even in the dark

@ Keukenhof Garden ~ 27th. April, 2011.

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