Home Sweet Home

On the left is our front door (the previous dweller liked cute drawings), in the center are our grocery/shopping bags (we use them often) and jackets and on the right are our stairs leading to the upper rooms . . . you can't tell, but it's quite the climb. 

    

 Cozying up with Calvin in Rotterdam. It's a warm reminder of home. 

This park is just a 3-4 minute stroll from our place. It's a nice contrast from the bustling streets. 

Another view from the park so that you can note that while it is not too crowded, it is enjoyed by many people. 

 'R' for Ridout!  . . .  Ok, maybe it stands for Rotterdam . . . .

 Permanent 'art in the park'. In case you can't tell, that's a huge brightly speckled bunny with an inner tube body. We have heard that Rotterdam is a playground for the artistic . . . .

This park also homes some impressive wildlife. And frog is the catch of the day. 

We enjoyed this view of a street near ours so you may too. Up close the brick work looks beautiful. 

And here, ladies and gentlemen, is our street! Complete with a street sign that after much practice I can pronounce. Can you?

And we have gone full circle -- here is the outside view of our front door. It will take a few more days to master the key turning technique required but it is still 'home sweet home'.