So… remember that time someone stole my bike? Can you tell where this is going? …Last Monday I’m walking home from work, minding my own business, thinking about how excited I was to go to the gym. I get to the fence in front of our apartment and something is off… THE BIKE THIEF STRUCKContinue reading “Geen fiets voor Whitney”
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Shane + Whitney = The Shwits. Cheesy? Yes. Is our cat ashamed of us? Probably. We're an American couple that has lived abroad for 9+ years. The Shwits is our diary of expat life, travel, and occasionally science. Enjoy!
Can You Spot the Difference?
Yuuuppp. Someone stole my bike. Luckily, I took the cat inside first. 2 weeks. It took 2 weeks for me to be one of the 450,000 bikes stolen each year. Pretty impressive if I do say so myself. They were kind enough to take 2 sets of bungee cords and my lock as well. IContinue reading “Can You Spot the Difference?”
Super Bowl Sun…..Monday?
So it’s officially Super Bowl Sunday! That means most of you back home are gearing up to watch the game, preparing various goodies and treats for the night ahead. To be honest, I’m jealous. Because of the time difference, the Super Bowl doesn’t start here until 12:30. That means if we were to stay upContinue reading “Super Bowl Sun…..Monday?”
Happy New Year !
We Went to Amsterdam! Well, not for New Year’s Eve. We stayed here in Groningen for that which was an experience in itself. Fireworks are legal here for only three days (Dec 30 – Jan 1) and during that time you can expect to hear them non-stop. The legal fireworks aren’t so huge butContinue reading “Happy New Year !”
Merry (Almost) Christmas !
I would just like to start out by saying that the city right now is just beautiful. So many lights everywhere! Each street has its own unique set. There are candles, twinkling diamonds, icicle lights, you name it. It actually makes it easier for giving directions… “Meet me on the street with the sparkling holly!” It’sContinue reading “Merry (Almost) Christmas !”
Lake Victoria..the follow-up!
And…..I’m back (only a month late)! I know, I know, I should have done this post a long time ago. However, things have been very crazy as of late. For starters, my 4-week trip to Tanzania ended up being extended twice, for a total of 6 weeks. Then, after finally making it home, I hadContinue reading “Lake Victoria..the follow-up!”
Sinterklaas has Arrived !
Sinterklaas arrived today! He, as I’m sure you probably assumed, is the Dutch version of jolly ole’ St. Nick. The story goes something like this… Sinterklaas comes to Holland on a steam boat from Spain, and he brings with him his ‘Zwarte Pieten’ (Black Pete) helpers. Together, between his ‘intocht’ (arrival) and his birthday onContinue reading “Sinterklaas has Arrived !”
Happy Taylor Swift Day !!
Ok ok, that’s not the point of the post. Her new album did come out today, though. Which means I’m obsessing. Can’t help it and I’m not even a little sorry. Which leads me into my next piece of news. Shane is STILL in Africa. He was supposed to be home on the 20th, butContinue reading “Happy Taylor Swift Day !!”
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