Lenicia is now also in Amsterdam but have not yet slept....wow, what an amazing city...for all you non-believers...Europe really does exist.
This city is truly beautiful and charming and I have only seen a tiny fraction....basically, the route from Grand Central to the Owl Hotel....Ardell picked the perfect hotel...historic, lovely, and close to everything. We had Thai food for lunch (dinner for me)..and now I am going to try and sleep.
Tomorrow we will visit the Anne Frank House and the Resistence Museum.
Funny Story...I left my suitcase in front of Grand Central Station, realized it when I rode the tram all the way to the hotel, caught another tram back to the station, and an hour later....it was still sitting there....the first miracle of the trip.
Ardell has already scoped out the city and will easily be able to fulfill her starring role as tour guide to Drue and I. The Rijks Museum is under construction so only a portion is open to the public...but, the building itself is such a work of art. I can't believe these people just walk around all day long surrounded by all the astonishing beauty and history...
Some things we have noticed...there are a lot of very tall Dutch people, all the cars and even the trucks are very small, there are bicycles parked everywhere...cool, ratty ones...everyone is riding bikes everywhere, the coffee is excellent no matter where you buy it, most people we have met are not from here...
More tomorrow...we will post videos and photos!
I love you Lolly! I'm so glad that you obtained your goal of Europe:) I'm looking forward to your upcoming photos and videos! Love you!
ReplyDeleteHi Lenicia and Ardell,
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. I feel like I'm back in Amsterdam. Have you made it to a bookstore yet? Please send a video of the three of you when Drue arrives. I want to see all three of you riding on bikes, holdin umbrellas, and making a video at the same time. :) I believe in you!
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ReplyDeleteI noticed you went to the coffee shops and then after leaving such establishments, ate a plethora of chocolate and cookies...what is your study about again;)
ReplyDeleteGlad you are there and having your mind blown. Love the way you pull us in. I am not missing a day!!!!
Love you!
Jegar
PS: Of course there isn't a bad cup of coffee in Amsterdam;)
Hi Honey, Sounds like everything is unfolding in perfect form,towards you. I'm glad you are safe in sound.
ReplyDeleteI also found it very refreshing that the most respected by cars and people alike, were the bikes and their riders in Europe.The really free! Thank you for taking us with you on your trip!
I've got to figure out how to post this to you, this is my second try!!!!!!!!!
Get some good sleep..........Love Mom
Ardell,
ReplyDeleteWhat a coincidence. There is a guy in my office this week from Rotterdam. I asked him how far it was from Amsterdam and he said only about 45 minutes. He said you will enjoy your visit. It is a nice city. Enjoy your bike ride.
Barbara