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September 16, 2004
Stunning days in The Hague
Kathryn and I just spent 2+ wonderful days in The Hague, which before this week I knew little of. Did one day seminar for IMS, and then explored the city. What made it particularly great was that we had recently discovered (from an article in a recent Departures magazine) a very upscale tiny hotel, Haagsche Suites, hosted by Guido and Irene van den Elshout, who go all out to provide everything from great wine to sumptious breakfast to chocolates to classical music to bicycles to advice on fabulous restaurants. They have recently renovated a gorgeous 3-story home from the 1890's, with elegant antiques, Italian bathroom fixtures, and a garden designed by a world-famous architect. And what a pleasant surprise The Hague is - very sweet, civilized, beautiful, and a manageable size. If you're into treating yourself, mid-western-Europe, look them up... (we'll certainly be back).
Posted by David at September 16, 2004 07:04 AM
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Dear David,
Katryn and you were wonderful guests.
I was amazed how you enjoyed the thunderstorm we had on tuesday with all doors and windows open. We would say:"Ugh bad wheather" You simply enjoyed yourself and showed us the positive angle (glass half full rather than half empty) as you see seeldom thunderstorms like this one at your side of the pond.
Thank you for this credit.
By the way, if you go to Brugge again, do not forget to look at this three suite hotel:
http://www.maisonledragon.be/
Posted by: Guido at September 16, 2004 01:18 AM
It is really funny to read how Americans are discovering the beauty of Old Europe. It must be as different for you as America is for us - Europeans. And we do not require visas from you.
TesTeq
Posted by: TesTeq at September 16, 2004 10:14 AM