John Heald's Blog

What a long 14 days it has been but oh how rewarding. I will have time to write a few raspberry-flavored blogs from the coach tomorrow as we start our last day.
I am going to say goodnight by showing you a few photos. They are random………..from all the places we have visited and have been [...]

OK, let’s talk about the red light district and the coffee shops which are, let’s face it, probably and unfortunately on everyone’s top ten list of what they want to think of when talking about Amsterdam.
First the Coffee Houses…….which actually do sell coffee but that’s not what people go there for. There is some misunderstanding that [...]

I have been to Anne Frank’s house before and it certainly was a memorable experience however today’s visit was something else.
For those who do not know the story of this young girl who for two years hid behind a bookcase that led to a hidden area. She lived there with her family for two years [...]

Before I say what I am about to say I must tell you I love Holland and I will tell you why later.
However, before I tell what I like I have to balance that out with the dislikes.
Firstly, the language which is as confusing as why someone hasn’t given Simon Cowell the good news with [...]