There are certain experiences in life that no matter how much we desire and long for them they still invariably come up a little short. There is one such experience for Wendi that happens much too infrequently and when it does it’s so small that it leaves her craving more. If you haven’t guessed yet, it’s Ice Cubes. For some reason Europeans seem to have a bad attitude about these frozen little wonders that add so much joy to Wendi’s beverage experiences.
If the given establishment even has them at all, which they frequently do not, they are parsed out as if they were recently unearthed hidden treasures. She is yet to see someone actually fill a glass with ice cubes. Wendi finds this particularly unnerving in that they still advertise the drink as “iced tea”. You see “iced” is the operative word here, it brings to mind a frosty glass filled to the brim with a “cold” thirst quenching beverage, not a warm glass half full with weak, cloudy and tepid green tea. Now I know you’re thinking that in a larger context this is a very minor annoyance, just a small bump in the road of life, but then you don’t travel with Wendi.
None at all.
Just three little ones.
See, it makes her crazy.
She also hates excessively long stairs.
Getting the phone to work can be somewhat troubling.
But it’s not all bad. She frequently points out her favorite things.
Her favorite sweater.
Her favorite tree.
Her favorite shoe.
Her favorite stuffed bear.
Her favorite statue.
Her favorite mulled wine.
Pointing out her favorite experience, shopping.
Telling Sabine her favorite story.
Showing me her favorite painting.
And standing in her favorite country, Holland.
I have to agree, it’s so weird to get just one or two ice cubes.
Don’t they have ice makers? But the shopping looks awesome!
XOXO
Patty
Couldn’t agree more about the ice cubs, stairs and if not her favorite painting (I like The Night Watch) at least her favorite artist. Hope all is well with you both. Dian
You Americans are addicted to ice: ice is your crack!
Too much ice spoils the taste so more and more sugar need to be added.
Moreover your footprint becomes bigger and bigger…
Need I say more? 🤓
But i liked Wendis favorite story very much! Which is not quite visible at the picture
Great there are so many more favorites than peeves in life. Your new puff coat looks toasty warm and the scarf is gorgeous! Is it one from Annelien? Hope you bought the coral shoes – my color although I couldn’t get my toes in your size.
Are you really headed home already? Continued safe travels!
I totally get that Wendi. There IS NO ice in that country. What about a fresh cup of coffee brewed in a pot? What’s with the freeze dried? You never get the scent of fresh brewed coffee in a bakery or restaurant. Even in Dubai there was no freshly brewed Java in any of the four star hotels. I could not wait to come home to my Keurig. They think we are spoiled Americans so you don’t want to complain but all we really want is ice and coffee/too funny. Glad you’re having a wonderful time seeing the world and sharing your adventures with all of us.
I’ll make sure we have PLENTY of ice cubes at Christmas 🙂
Perhaps she needs a super-cooled compartment for her handbag to keep her own ice. I think there is an invention waiting to be discovered! However, I can totally see Wendi in those red shoes
I can just see Wendi clearing security, Mam what is this contraption in your purse.
looks like its cold enough there that you could simply carry a supply of ice cubes with you and they wouldn’t melt!! Safe travels home. Hope to see you guys soon (and we promise to have plenty of ice on hand).
I hope you bought that sweater!
I had much trouble getting
peanut butter in Prague.