Your mom sent this article on – knowing that I am doing some research on the VanSweringen’s in Netherlands. My trip is in the spring and I’m planning to go on an “Old Master’s” tour to see the
artwork – mostly from the 1600’s. I think that may tell me more about life, clothes and food when Gerritt was there.

I went to the Schiphol airport link you put it and understand that there is a Riksmuseum exhibit there to see. I also checked on some shopping at the airport, which I understand is very big and nice!

Your comments about the descriptions that you came up with for the Dutch that seem to best describe them are efficient, forward-thinking, productive, trustworthy and friendly. They are also very tall! The Dutch are very impressive overall and seem to desire win-win relationships in trade.
(since I am tall – I like that too) I think it would be interesting to learn more about “trade” between the Netherlands and America in the 1600’s.

I’m planning on cool, perhaps rainy (like the Pacific NW) and windy weather in early spring. I guess layering is the best plan.

I may be working with a genealogist there as well, so am looking forward to learning more.

Thanks for you comments.