Yesterday was a lot of fun. We slept in a bit and then drove to Voorburg to meet up with Myrna. She then took us to Den Haag (the political seat of Holland) to see the Queen's working palace, the working area for the government (the Benninhof and building where the Queen gives her speeches and the government officials are installed) and then to Delft to explore this OLD town that the founder of Holland once lived in. This included the church that the Dutch artist Vermeer is buried in. It was amazing to see and touch these old buildings that predate any thought of our own country.
We had pannenkoeken and the great puffed treats (poffertjes) with ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar and strawberries at a nice cafe in the square of Delft. I had BACON pancakes and Christie had mushroom and chesse pancakes. Yep, the bacon, mushrooms and cheese are baked right in!
After touring Delft Christie and I drove to Scheveningen (the beach) for a late dinner and just to enjoy the beach breezes. We needed a fix of American junk food so we stopped in at the local McDonald's for a burger and fries. The seagulls apparently like McDonald's too. We had a great laugh watching the gulls attack the boxes and cups of leftover McDonald's. A guy behind us in line was doing his best southern accent when deciding what to order. We also learned that it seems like all McDonald's employees, worldwide, must be trained at the McDonald's in Clarksville, VA because they were just as slow and confused by our orders. I wanted a cheeseburger with just ketchup and chesse, and nearly got one without meat...because all I wanted was cheese and ketchup!
We have now successfully navigated the roads 3 times without getting lost!
Today through Thursday we will probably stay close to home just to read and relax before heading off to Germany for a few days on Friday!
Everyone please pray for Athan Mae as she is sick with a fever and vomitting. The doctor's think it may be a bladder infection, which is not unusual at the end of the month, and have strenghtened her antibiotic. Pray for us as we decide what steps to take when we get home to fully remedy the problems she is having. Also pray for our opportunities to proclaim Christ with Christie's family the rest of the time we are here!
We love you all!
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