Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Half-Term Trip

As we enjoyed our February half-term visit to Center Parcs so much last year (click here if you want to read all about it), we decided to book up to go again this year.  This time, we went to De Huttenheugte (near Emmen, in the Netherlands). 

Our little chalet was lovely!  As our trip was our Valentine’s Day gift to each other, we decided to book a ‘VIP’ chalet.  This meant that we got lots of nice little extras, like a Jacuzzi, a sauna, and a lovely lakeside location.  

The weather was still VERY wintery while we were there.  The lake was frozen over, and we had a few flurries of snow.  As snow always does, it made the water and forests look even prettier and more magical!


Of course, we hired bikes for the week, and got a lot of use out of them.  Our sunset bike rides were my favourites!  


  
We also played a bit of table tennis, went for a few walks, visited the farm animals, fed the ducks, and did lots of swimming (well, floating around on the ‘lazy river’ and whizzing down water slides more than ACTUALLY swimming if I’m perfectly honest).  There were some wonderful, hot outdoor pools too.  I think my favourite bit of the holiday was swimming outside, while it was snowing! 




This Center Parcs trip didn’t involve much  other sportiness.  We spent the rest of the time drinking hot chocolate, eating pancakes (it was Pancake day while we were there), watching movies, and snuggling up in our chalet. 

Of course, I did a bit of crafting while we were there (more of that to come in another post).  I also took LOADS of photos.  I wanted to experiment a bit with the news lens Simon bought me for Christmas.  I lured in lots of little birdies with tasty snacks, and they made the perfect test-subjects!  I really like the photos I took of them.







We had a wonderful, relaxing week!  The only thing we didn’t like was having to leave!!!  

Why do holidays always whizz by so quickly???

Now we’re looking forward to our next one.....

Carly

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19 comments:

  1. i've never been there, but i know a lot of people that do go and they always say its great!

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  2. Looks and sounds like you had a great time Carly. Your photos are beautiful, I especially love the ones of the birds. Hot chocolate and panckes (with nutella?) has got me dribbling! XX

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  3. Beautiful photos!! Thanks for sharing your holiday; I almost feel like I had one too! Well... almost. :)))

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  4. Fabulous photos Carly. The ones of the little robin are my favorite. Hope you are feeling nice and relaxed after.your getaway. Eating pancakes, hot chocolate and outdoor swimming.... Sounds like heaven!

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  5. My daughter and her family have been to Center Parcs here in England and they love it!

    The pictures are really lovely!

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  6. Your birdie photos are amazing. You've managed to capture so much detail. Fab, x

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  7. Beautiful photographs Carly...your trip sounds perfect! (I remember reading about your last trip...how time flies!)
    Hope you're having a great week,
    Susan x

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  8. Your holiday sounds and looks wonderful. Your photos are really beautiful especially the first wee robin it's a cracking photo. I was watching one hopping about our garden yesterday wishing I had my camera handy.

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  9. What a wonderful holiday ... I would be sad to leave too ... lovely bird photos especially the little robin ... Bee xx

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  10. How lucky! It sounds you had a great holiday! Love the pictures, especially the ones with the birdies... so pretty!

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  11. Looks like an incredible time!! I love your photos!! That first bird picture with your new lens is sooooo good!! He's in perfect focus, and I just love all the lines in the background... great composition!!
    Kate :}

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  12. Hi Carly,
    Your trip sounds like bliss! Loving the photos of the sunset bike rides! The new lens is obviously working a treat, super birdie shots!!
    Sal

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  13. Oooo that sounds nice, I do love lazy rivers :) great pics x

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  14. I adore your bird photos...especially the last one...adorable. Your trip does sound lovely! xo

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  15. Hello sweet Carly! I am so happy you and your dear Simon had such a wonderful holiday! It sounds like so much fun! What a beautiful place to visit! I am sorry it ended too soon though! I loved all of the lovely photos and hearing about all your activities! Your bird photos are gorgeous! I especially love that British Robin!!! I adore him!!!! Our Robin is pretty, but so big! Your's is just so tiny, cute and beautiful! The last capture is amazing my friend! So happy you are enjoying your new lens! I look forward to seeing your crafty goodness! Lots of love sweetie! Paula xo

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  16. It looks like you had a great break, and as if you're getting to grips with that lens. Gorgeous bird pics, especially the cheeky little robins :D

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  17. what lovely animal pictures - just beautiful!

    Nikki x

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  18. I love your robin photos Carly x

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  19. the close up small bird shots are great, well done

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Carly

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