Tegelen, NL: 30 minutes from GK
Every five years in Tegelen, this town in transformed as many of its residents participate in a honored tradition – the Passion Play. This year it runs from May until September. Find details on the website:
May 27, 2010
In the states…
If you’re in the states now or heading there for vacation this summer, check out the link below! Over 600 museums from all 50 states are offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day of 2010. Check out the link for a list of museums and full details!
May 26, 2010
Eyneborg Castle
I never heard of this castle while I lived there, but it looks really pretty and is just south of Aachen on the Belgium side of the border. Their website has an English translation, but all the details including upcoming events are only printed in German on the German version of the website. It’s not difficult to navigate though.
Eyneburg Castle
Emmaburger Weg 26
B – 4728 Hergenrath
Phone: +32 87 88 17 89
E-Mail: info(at)eyneburg.com
Internet: www.eyneburg.com
Opening Hours: Grounds open daily.
Castle shop open daily. Kitchen open Sat 1500-1900 and Sun 1100-1900.
More details on the German site.
Upcoming Events:
- 13 June from 1000-18000: Flea and collectibles market
- 13 June at 1500 and 1700: Guided tour
- 27 June at 1500: Guided tour
- 24-25 July from 1000-1800: International Antique, Crafts, and Collectibles market
- 7 August at 1800: Cuban night! Live bands and “grilled food and cocktails.” Outdoor party!
- 3 September at 1530: Benefit rock concert
- 1-3 October from 1200-2000: Medieval Jousting Tournament
- 24 October from 1000-1800: African art and collectibles market
- 31 October: Halloween Party with live music
- 11-12 December – Sat 1200 – 2100 and Sun 1100-2000: Medieval Christmas Market with entertainment – fun for the whole family!
May 22, 2010
Valencia Information
Two really amazing Valencia websites:
http://valenciavalencia.com/
http://www.holavalencia.net/
And one with potential in its infancy stages: http://justspain.blogspot.com
The latter is where I’ll begin posting a lot of the Valencia info that I come across. Some posts I’ll put on both blogs, but restaurant reviews will be on the Valencia site. 
May 21, 2010
A new little button.
Once upon a time (summer of 2007), I started this thing with a single post. I don’t even remember what that post was because I backdated a few things and it’s all a jumble, but it still is amazing to me how far this has come.
It began as my way of bringing people together, providing information that I thought should have been easier to find, and to counter an attitude of non-sharing that I found among people then – that “I discovered something really cool, but won’t tell you because then it won’t be special anymore” attitude.
It’s grown so much and I really have you all to thank for that. Thank you for the comments, questions, and recommendations. Thank you for letting me know if a link doesn’t work or if a restaurant has closed or moved. Your input tells me that this thing is still valid and still worth putting my time into.
Anyway. The button.
I began with the conviction that you should not have to log in or give any information to read what is here. I don’t need to know your DEROS or your name. Information should be available, unintrusive, and free. And this blog IS free and will continue to be free.
The idea of money has been an ethical dilemma for me for a while simply because of the above convictions, but it has taken hours and days and weeks and months of my time and I have begun to pay for little upgrades like photo hosting space and template programs so that I have the ability to improve it and make it better.
This isn’t my job. I’m just a stay at home mother of four who started this thing with a post and am still shocked and amazed (yes, and a little bit proud) of its growth. It’s always been my mostly midnight quiet time activity.
So, now I have a button kind of hiding almost at the bottom of the right hand column. It’s a donation button with Paypal. Don’t be offended by it. It’s just there. And if you use this blog a lot and if it’s been really helpful to you and if you think it’s worth a buck or two, then click. If you don’t, then don’t. No pressure. I’ll keep on adding information and photos anyway because at the end of the day, this really is kind of fun and very personally rewarding.
Thank you all for reading, commenting, contributing, and making the GK experience a good one. You are all a part of a wonderful community.
Heads Up! If you’re headed to Brussels tomorrow…
Could be a nightmare day for driving/parking/walking in Brussels as there will not only be the Zinneke parade, but also an organized protest along part of the same route. Over 500 members and participants of the Sharia 4 of Belgium will be protesting proposed anti-full-faced-veil laws in Belgium.
The protest will take place along this route: Starting at the Bourse along Boulevard Anspach to boulevard Lemonier and ending at the South Station.
The Zinneke parade covers a large circle including the protest route and also loops through the Grand Platz.
May 20, 2010
Local Insurance Scam
WE NEED YOUR HELP: The Dutch KMAR and the USAG Schinnen Military Police seeks information about any Soldier or civilian who may have taken out a car insurance policy with “Jassen”, “Winkens” or “Insurance Bureau De-goudse” so they can gather evidence and put a stop to an alleged fraudulent scam. If you have any information that can assist, please call +31(0)46-443-7323 or send an email.
A lady by the name of “Jassen” is selling car insurance for a company called “Winkens” with a listed address of “DropStraat 125, Brunssum”. Instead of placing a real policy in force, she is pocketing the money and leaving the unsuspecting client uninsured AND out the money. The scam includes the issuance of a green insurance card under an insurance company called “De-goudse Insurance Bureau”.
Local Dutch KMAR were made aware of this scam when an American Soldier who had purchased insurance through Jassen was involved in a traffic accident; when the Soldier tried to make a claim, the Insurance Bureau De-goudse stated that they never heard of him and he didn’t have any insurance with them.
Thank you.
USAG Schinnen Public Affairs
May 1, 2010
Sittard Events
Harley Day in Sittard!
May 16th in the Markt Square.
Bagels and Jazz!
Free jazz concerts at Bagels and Beans every shopping-Sunday. Bagels and Beans will be open from 1128 to 1703. The concerts will go from 1230-1530.
30 May
27 June
29 August
26 September
17 & 31 October
28 November
12 & 19 December
