Travelling for as a child was very exciting. The idea of travelling in a train, gorging on home cooked and packed food on the train, playing cards, songs, reading a book lying on that topmost berth with no disturbances and at times exchanging berth with my brother for a window seat is what I clearly cherished. Making some friends also happened but that friendship was short lived. As I grew up my concept of 'travelling' changed, mode of transport changed, destinations where I travel have changed. As I recall, I was never a travel loving person, the idea of leaving my comfort zone-my home and going to a place where I was aware that it won't be like home made it a little less appealing but once there I loved being with family.
Recently I got an opportunity to travel for work and it was in beautiful Netherlands or also known as Holland. A place of flat terrain, well known for beautiful canals and horticulture, surprisingly the most tallest men are from this country. I visited Delft and this was a 'gem', a small town but very beautiful and classic. Home to Johannes Vermeer, a famous painter (1632-1675), Anotnie van Leeuwehnoek-father of Microbiology-being a Microbiologist, I regret being unable to see Leeuwenhoek display in the Oude Kerk, Delft. I thoroughly enjoyed the visual treat of famous Delft art - blue painting on white clay. Not claiming about capturing entire beauty of Delft but hoping that you all will love whatever I have shared...a pictorial treat for you.
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| Early morning view from my Hotel Room |
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| Impressive TU Delft |
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| Famous Gouda cheese |
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| Oude Kerk - Evening |
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| Flat terrain - everyone enjoys cycling! |
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| Famous Square - Pubs and Eating outlets |
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| Oude Kerk |
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| Nieuwe Kerk |
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| Netherland known for beautiful canals - Clicked by Richard |
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| Canal again - Clicked by Richard |
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| Beautiful smiling ladies traditionally dressed in a cheese shop - clicked by Richard |
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Famous painting by Johannes Vermeer
(Girl with Pearl Earring) |
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Blue painted pole - Clicked by Richard
Loved every minute in this lovely city and left this city with a hope to visit again..of course bought lovely fridge magnets of tulip flowers, famous peasant shoes and blue painted souvenirs...
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