Halo (hello) from Holland.

Dear friends and loved ones,

I arrived here safe and sound. Yesterday was my first full day in the beautiful city of Almere. It was also a holiday and many stores were closed.

I joined my sister, Dawn, and Marc, her husband in my first 5K bicycle ride. It was great! The scenery is glorious. The only bad part is that on our way back, I took a roll on the bike. Yes, I dumped it! I’m sure my sister and my BIL must have thought that I was trying show out by demonstrating how to be a real stunt woman. Actually, I must admit that I managed to fall with style, gracefully. Well, as gracefully as anyone could in the situation. The fall took the wind out of me and I have bruising. Thankfully, nothing was broken (not even my glasses) and sustained only a tiny skinned finger.

This morning I went for a walk. The crisp fresh air was incredible. OMG, my only regret was that I didn’t have a camera. I saw dozens of people walking their pets and lots of walkers without pets. Joggers and cyclers abound. Everyone has the most lovely yards saturated with plants and flowers. Picture perfect homes are more than abundant in this neighorhood.

I would have posted earlier, but I was in too much pain yesterday to do anything except to stay moving so I wouldn’t be so stiff. Last night with the help of a hot European bath along with the aid some anti-inflammatories, I can at least move, but I’m still very sore.
I’ll post again soon,

Sheila, the not-so-good stunt girl