Cousin Henry
One of the highlights of going to the Netherlands is seeing cousin Hendrik Jan Zijl, aka Henry. We so appreciate his enthusiasm and expression! When we arrive in Bedum, he comes immediately to the hotel to see us. One of his most memorable expressions is "Fantastic" but he says it like this: "Fon-TAHS-teek". One time he said to me when we were talking about what there is to do in Ohio, "Well, they have the Aim-ish." It was so cute.
Henry hangs with us much of the time and it is so fun. He knows the roads of Holland like the back of his hand.
Waiting for John at the train station with Henry
Henry saying something profound.
Henry visiting at John's cousin Dirk's house with us
Henry at a Diner in Bedum with John & I waiting for croquettes.
10 comments:
What a great tribute to Henry! "I think I love you all!"
That's what he's saying in the 5th picture, Mar.
Jewels;
We had a cancelled flight several years ago and were overnight at Schipol hotel. That evening when we went to dinner we sat in the restaurant and said doesn't he or she look like and we would mention someone from Celeryville. Think about Hendrik and Steve Cok if Henry had dark hair. Steve may be gray as I haven't seen him lately.
I am just enjoying your great photos!
Hi Donna,
Very true. We walk around and everyone looks like someone in Grand Rapids which has a very Dutch population. When I was at the family reunion, I was amazed at how my cousins looked like my friends here in GR!
Julia:
What a fantastic trip you had!
Thanks for sharing it with me!
Your pictures are marvelous.
Ruth
Thanks Ruth, It was so great to see everyone & everything there! Thanks for visiting.
Nice bokeh!
Thanks Uncle Al - I love this picture of Henry!
Looking at all these pictures, I have nothing to say but WOW :) :)
You certainly made we wish I was there!
And I am sure I will like Henry ;)
Pearlie -
Thanks. Yes, you would like him, he is a kindred spirit!
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