Mehr Fotos of Europe

Mexican Restaurant in Amsterdam

The Menu at the Mexican Restaurant.  Hum, I wonder what kind of Mexican food?

Germany:  Where is the arrow pointing to????

The most delicious Plum tort I have ever had in Germany!

Crowded but the party has not started.  Everyone is still sober.

These guys were catching up for lost time. 

The Madchen of Oktoberfest...

Reminiscing about Europe 2010

Some photos of places/things in Amsterdam.

An outdoor Classical Concert in front of a church.  Lots of people just taking it in.

At the top of each building is a pulley which is used to hoist large items to the homes/apts.  Only way to get large furniture up.

Amsterdam canals everywhere.  People live on those house boats.

People eat outdoors when the weather is nice.  This place had fantastic apple pie with fresh cream.

All around Amsterdam you get to see old architecture.  As Huell Hauser says: "It's Amazing!"

Can you believe this? A restaurant seating area over the canal?  Didn't eat there but I'm sure it was good.

Amsterdam is a city in love with bicycles.  Bicycles rule and you can find them everywhere.  While walking around the city you have to made sure you are not on a bike path.  The cyclists will run you over or swear at you in Dutch. 

Henri's neuer Hut (new Hat)

Great news.  After looking everywhere Henri finally found a replacement hat. Not exactly like the original but close.  He now has the template for making more custom made hats in case he loses another.  Henri has been busy entertaining one of his relatives from Ireland.  I think his relative really likes the USof A.  Although he is here illegally, perhaps the thought that he can bring good luck or work for measly wages, people will be OK that he is here contributing to the economy.  Check out the new hats! His cousin looks like a million bucks...

Stay tuned for more pictures of the Euro Trip

Henri - HUT search

Henri is still looking for a replacement hat.  He's tried these on to see if one might be a good fit.

This is the Lepre-Gnome look.  Color doesn't seem quite right.

The Mexi-Gnome...This one does look good but still not right although it might help ward off the Chupacabra.

The Witchie-Gnome hat...maybe for Holloween.  A bit too big and somber.

Or maybe the country farm. This is a definite NO!  Looks more like he's wearing a flying saucer.

Perhaps the Cowboi-Gnome for some Rodeo stints on the side when not gardening.

Henri will continue to look for an original Gnomie hat.  In the meantime, he will search the picture files for more Euro travel posts. 

Found a new Artist

Just before going to Europe I came across the music performances of Max Raabe.  I am a officially a fan.






Max und his orchestra are coming to Sacramento.

Last night in Guaire, Ireland

Not much happening with Henri as far as the hat issue.  Did some visiting with authentic Irish locals and got to see their new brood.  They are friendly as can be but still can not get used to the Irish dialect.  It just gives me a headache trying to concentrate especially knowing they are speaking english.  I guess they also think we speak with an accent.  Henri did tell me he also made friends with a another guy in Germany but he is just now telling me.  This guy is a mister fix it,  if it is broke (kaput), he can fix it.  This guy is lean and mean; and his mantra is that the customer comes first.  Henri really befriended this guy and promises to visit him again.

They are best of buddies.

Tuesday is on to Dublin, the Irish Capital for some last minute shopping.  Perhaps we can hook up with Bono or Sinead or Dolores, although it would be great to run into Christy Moore.  Who knows what awaits the adventurous travelling Gnome, Henri.   On Wednesday, it is off to the USA and back home for some decompressing.  It has been a fun filled vacation trip seeing friends, family and friends.  It was a LOVELY, GORGEOUS and fun filled time.  However, it will be back to reality and the day to day grind.  Henri has lots of catching up to do with all the Sacramento Gnomes back home.  

The persistent song

I have to admit that there was one song which has been persistently stuck in my head.  It started in Amsterdam when I saw an advertisement for Salt 'n Pepper doing a show and of course I immediately thought of their big hit.  I am purging it slowly out of my head as the vacation trip comes to a close. 




BTW:  Henri has been in consultation with the Princess of Ireland to see if a replacement hat can be located.  The first suggestion isn't too keen.

A picture of the consultation.

Hat just isn't right....