The sun sets over the beautiful 17th-century architecture of Delft, the Netherlands.
Strolling in the heart of the city.
One of Delft's myriad small canals.
Delft is famous for its striking blue-and-white pottery. In this window overlooking the city's main square, twin church spires are reflected. I packed for two weeks in one carry-on; may have to leave a pair of shoes behind to accommodate a Delft vase.
Friendly greetings.
Back soon with stories and more photos from the Netherlands. Hope you're enjoying these last few days of August.
What beautiful lighting and beautiful blue. I wanted to crawl into that pottery store!
Posted by: jeanie | 26 August 2010 at 23:19
It just looks too ideal. Love it. Want to see it.
:)
Posted by: amber | 25 August 2010 at 20:26
Such romantic images! Love the whole ambience of the buildings gathering all their old secrets together by the canal!
Posted by: Gemma@Greyscale | 25 August 2010 at 13:57
I can't wait to see all the hidden treasures that the Netherlands will offer up to your artist's eye.
Posted by: Donna | 22 August 2010 at 19:03
How wonderful! I love the architecture and the canals. Sweet.
Posted by: Rosa | 22 August 2010 at 14:24
that pottery is amazing!
beautiful photographs (as always)
Posted by: leonie wise | 21 August 2010 at 19:17
Wonderful photos! It would be worth it to leave behind a pair of shoes!
Posted by: Helen | 21 August 2010 at 12:54
GORGEOUS!! Enjoy it all. Love that you found an old canvas map...!!! xoxo
Posted by: Gillian | 21 August 2010 at 05:42
Wow! A vase and large map, what treasure you found in the Netherlands. I look forward to hearing more about your trip. Love seeing the pictures. Happy travels!
Posted by: Marilyn | 21 August 2010 at 04:09
Catherine, traveling by train and already have a second bag (my camera gear). Plus, must carry a huge (over 7 ft. tall) rolled-up canvas world map that I found at a brocante! Good job David can help get it home. :)
Posted by: Tara Bradford | 21 August 2010 at 02:24
Hi Tara,
What gorgeous images you have captured. Thanks so much for sharing your adventures. The Netherlands is on my list of places to visit. So glad you're having a lovely time.
BTW, I have some Delftware that was handed down to us from two grandmothers. I hope you leave those shoes behind and get your vase. :-)
Cheers!
Posted by: Dawn | 21 August 2010 at 01:59
Did you book one of those "carry on luggage only fares"? If not, you could buy a bag cheaply to check your clothes, and pack *two* Delft vases in your carry-on!
Posted by: Catherine | 21 August 2010 at 01:49
Tara, you always manage to post some of your beautiful pictures when we need them the most....I am having such fun seeing your photos from a part of the world I up until now have basically ignored. Shame on me! Safe travels to you and David and can't wait for more photos and stories.
Oh, mail the shoes home if you can't imagine life without them. As a confirmed "mad about pottery" woman, the vase was the only logical choice!
Posted by: Mary H. | 20 August 2010 at 23:58