Getting back to work after being on vacation always sucks.
You keep wanting to be able to run out the door and GO!!! See! Walk!
"You mean you were actually were able to survive more than 2 weeks without a computer screen?
How is that even possible?"
We are so glued to our computers and technology, that we lose more time everyday that could be better spent reading, writing or - pray tell - thinking!
When I see people on the beach meditating, I understand their need to slow down their minds. I think I want to learn how to meditate and perhaps how to do Tai Chi!
Meanwhile, back to my vacation.
My husband and I were so lucky to go to the most beautiful cities in Northern Europe and to see the capitols of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia and then go to St. Petersburg and Berlin, ending up in Amsterdam for a few extra nights before returning to Miami.
Now Miami Beach is beautiful, without a doubt, but there's something about seeing people from different cities scurrying to work or shop, or going to the Hermitage just when you are there that opens your eyes to different worlds.
My favorite restaurant was the Five Flies in Amsterdam located in an old building dating from the 1600s with low ceilings and even a knight in not so shiny armor in the hallway, arches in brick and windows that look out on to the street as people walk by. This is one of the oldest restaurants in Amsterdam, if not the oldest, with authentic "Dutch" food. We had a great meal of local fish (halibut) and it was terrific. There was a handsome Italian diner next to us who had a tasting menu of 6 courses. When the waiter said it would take at least 2 1/2 hours for them to serve this meal, he was totally nonplussed. I have no other plans, he said. Bring it on! I loved the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant and the well dressed diners with women in dresses and men wearing jackets.
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