Thusday, 12 May 2005-Last day in Amsterdam

Today is the first warm sunny day in Amsterdam and it
is the last day for Mark and me to be here.We head for
Bangkok tonight.

Mark and I went to Groningen on the
train yesterday and had to switch trains in Amfoort.
My friends from Emden picked us up and drove us to
Emden and proceded to train us in the Ostfriesland tea
ritual. For lunch we had huge white asparagus, boiled
potatoes, ham and tomatoes..it was lovely. Next we
went into the countryside to Ockenhausen. This area is
so beautiful and there were so many flowers. The homes
are all of brick and lovely. Pastures with beautifully
groomed horses. We had a nice visit with a cousin and
his family. They too are interested in genealogy.
I think May is probably a nicer time than April to be
in Amsterdam. Good luck to all of you.