In the Netherlands !! Day One

We are here!! It's so wonderful to be in Holland.. after 24 hours in the plane, we were warmly welcomed at Amsterdam airport by Femke & Rudy Broeren-Poldner. It's been 7 years since Shirin has seen these friends that she made during her Bahaí youth year of service with Artworks in Perth WA. Femke & Rudy live in the city of Utrecht, a 30 min drive from the capital. We wasted no time at all, heading to the centre of town. Shirin was like a broken record continually repeating "So pretty!" as you can see for yourself from these pics..

Broerens & Ludhers! Dom Tower in background.

Rudy tells us that everyone in Holland owns a bike.

Best tour guides in Holland - our mates Femke & Rudy.

Old friends re-united!!

"De Kloostertuinen" Monastry Gardens

One of the many beautiful canals that run through Utrecht city.

Cooking up a storm - Dutch style!

Enjoying Boerenkool (boo-ren-kol) a traditional Dutch meal of smoked sausage, mashed potatoe with farmer's cabbage & bacon, served with sweet apple sauce and cinnamon. YUM!

Beautiful sunrise view from Femke & Rudy's apartment.

Mihrshahis visit Brisbane!

It was so wonderful to catch up with our dear friends Gowhar & Robin, with their beautiful son Anis!
We enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea while the boys played in the yard. Anis is 6 months older than Rohan and was looking after him so well. He is such a beautiful natured boy, we were happy Rohan had the opportunity to interact with him.

Sharing frangipanis.

Its hard to imagine Rohan will be this much bigger in 6 months!

Cutie pies.

Ludher & Kumar

Rohan is just learning to interact with other children. Here at Sanjeev & Josceline's place he had the chance to spend a little time with beautiful Safiya Kumar.

Its a shame their faces aren't very visible in these pics but they certainly capture the moment.