ARTISANS – A Touch of the Past

Took these shots in the Open Air Museum near Arnhem, close to the border with Germany
and known for the movie “One Bridge too Far ‘ (movie about World War II).

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This museum shows how Holland lived in the past.
In this post some of the old crafts, like the blacksmith above, shows how it’s done.
Most of these shorts were taken by hubby.
He is tall and could avoid getting other people in the pic:)

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Weaving with many colors at the same times
can’t be texting while doing this:)

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Modified for Mandarin Orange with Ink outline, spatter,
underpaint, and balance in PS

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A repair Shop for Boats
And where is the guy supposed to be working here –
taking a long lunch?

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No, it’s not a gun in his back pocket, but a water bottle!

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On the blackboard sign
One scoop of ice cream 2 Euro
2 scoops  for 3 Euro

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Who doesn’t like ice cream? Ever so meticulous
and careful he put the scoop into the cone  – we thought
maybe it was his first day on the job🙂

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The artisans of the past reminded me on that everyone in town used to know who the baker, the butcher, the farmer was. Now, life is so much more impersonal, and we often do not know our neighbor.
It’s not uncommon for children  not to know what the job of their parents is (entails). What a loss.

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Looking down – these look like tulips … love pristine white and their pointed shape at ends

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We didn’t see flowers in the Openlucht Museum, but plenty in Hortus, Botannical Garden in Groningen,
3 hours North from here.

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Since this post has an Old World feel
hope you won’t mind the blurriness of this after-sunset-view
Perfect ending of the day

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With a Thank You to the Hosts!
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Our World  *  Nature Notes  *
ABC – B  *  Outdoor Wednesday  *  Water World  *
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Sky Watch  *  Floral Friday Foto  * Todays Flowers  *
Weekend Reflection  *
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