Holland: Alec's and Talia's wedding

Yes, I am thankful for two things: unbelievably cool friends who love throwing house parties, and years of pent-up frequent flier miles. And I may have a new favorite country.
Pictured: Paul, Rebecca (of the dazzling blue eyes), the blushing bride, Rachel, ?, the hubby, Viola, and Grant.
Kayaking in Waterland.

Can you say "bucolic?"
Storm on the Dutch coast
 Not pictured: muscular Dutch rangers who drove out with lights flashing to warn us off the beach before the tide came in.
Not pictured: muscular Dutch rangers who drove out with lights flashing to warn us off the beach before the tide came in.Brunch in the courtyard of a cottage called "Snabbeltje."

Every morning a resplendent cock pheasant paraded around this spot. Later we drank Absinthe there and pretended to be Byron and Shelley.
Pictured: Marlies, Viola, yours truly, JB, and Grant.
Sunset in the dunes of Schiermonnikoog
 A deceptively peaceful scene after a murderous game of dodge ball.
A deceptively peaceful scene after a murderous game of dodge ball.
