A Stroke of Inspiration 💡

I’ve never been more excited to start anything, and it begins right here and now. 🌻

As I write, I am in Schiedam, Netherlands, 2 weeks into dry dock on AidaPerla.

 As you read…I’m sitting on my bed in Brno 😂

 But back to the past….

It is now a nice spring day in early May. 🌷

We’ve been in the Damen Ship Yard for 2 weeks already in what is called “Dry Dock”. This happens to a ship every 3-5 years, where all the passengers leave and the ship is raised above the water for maintenance to be done.

Every dry dock is different as it depends on the needs of the ship, but there is always a consistency of long work hours, noise pollution, and inopportune times for water shut-offs (usually right after the smelly work day)🤢

Having had my first morning off in such a long time (two weeks 😂), the foodie in me searched for a bakery. 

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I had already spent some quick afternoons in the library/cafe right on the canal that features an indoor courtyard - one of the most beautiful and hipster spaces I have seen since entering the Netherlands. 

But unfortunately, they didn’t open until 10 and I was hungry. I have limited time and a need for fine coffee and a pastry.

It all started with the best smoked salmon I’ve ever seen/tasted, and a strike of inspiration.

Stay Tuned…😉