Less than a week

It is hard to believe that I will be in Holland at this time next week. I'm getting excited. I have been copying materials for the Networking session I will chair on June 21 and our first official INPA executive meeting on the 23rd. I'm looking forward to all the sessions and the networking. I have downloaded 3 novels and my Living with Stroke Facilitator Manual into my e-reader to keep me busy on the plane. I'm hoping to fit in a couple of bike rides and at least one visit to a museum. It will be a busy week. Danuta, I have your sessions with me so I hope to attend.

INPA

It is time to celebrate. The Executive Committee of WCPT is recommending to the general meeting that INPA become a subgroup. International Neurological Physical Therapy Association began as a discussion in a bar at WCPT in Vancouver and at WCPT in Holland the idea will be a reality. This reality has been an international effort and the group is growing almost daily.

Congress Planner

I've added an Interesting Link called Congress Planner which should help you get to the programme. Let me know of the sessions you are interested in me attending and I'll try to get there!

Humerous Canadian- Dutch Connection

If you have not tuned into CBC's Insecurity I would recommend viewing Episode 11 Going Dutch. Find the link to the episode on CBC in the Interesting Links. Just for fun.

The Royal Wedding

Well, I should be reading on Amsterdam but I'm finding myself planning to read "Royal Weddings for Dummies" this week so I can be ready for the 3am call on Friday to watch the British festivities.



Of course, I should be reading on Dutch Royalty. The following is from the Royal Website - "The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy: the position of the monarch is laid down in the Constitution. The monarch is the Dutch head of state, and together with the ministers, makes up the government. Queen Beatrix has been the head of state for the kingdom of the Netherlands since 1980."

Queen Beatrix has three sons with Prince Willem-Alexander - the Prince of Orange being the heir to the throne.

If you are interested in the Royal Family. Go to my links to find a link to their website.

Amsterdam

Well, I have finally started to do some reading on Amsterdam. It has a history of 900 years. Some of the highlights include:

• Canals and Waterways - there is a ring of three 17th -century canals known as Grachtengordel


• Rijksmuseum - National Museum


• Van Gogh Museum


• Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder - 17th-century house in the red light district with a rare example of a perfectly preserved hidden Catholic Church


• Berginhof - a haven of peace - Amsterdam's oldest house is here

Lots to learn!

International Neurological Physical Therapy Association continues to work at meeting the requirements for subgroup acceptance into WCPT.

More soon.

Mary

Booking

Well the flight is booked as well as the hotel room. We are working hard on edits to our INPA application and constitution.

I've bought 2 books on Amsterdam so I'll start sharing some facts soon.

Mary