Our first experience in Amsterdam, after the bus from Brussels, the metro from our hostel ViaAmsterdam, is an uncomfortable dinner with friends of a friend.
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HISTORY & ART AMSTERDAM STYLE: WALKING TOUR AND RIJKSMUSEUM
A fantastic history tour of Amsterdam followed by the enchantment and power of the Rijksmuseum. So many perfect days!
WALKING AMSTERDAM: VAN GOGH, REMBRANDT HOUSE, HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
I lost my notes, but found my memory and photos from a day in Amsterdam at the Van Gogh Museum, in front of Rembrandt’s house and more!
KICKING BACK ON THE TRAIN: PARIS HERE WE COME!
A train takes us from Amsterdam to Paris…so excited to be going to Paris, so happy when we arrive…Paris at last. This was Chloe’s dream!
GREY, RAINY PARIS: MEANDERING AND EXPLODING
Rain, bridge hopping along the Canal St. Michael and superfood explosion all on a quiet day in Paris.
RAINY, CENTENARY ARMISTICE DAY IN PARIS
On this rainy day, over sixty world dignitaries gathered in Paris to remember Armistice Day 100 years ago, and we watched on YouTube then went for a neighborhood walk.
STRANGE ENCOUNTER AND THE POMPIDOU
Meeting up with a narcissistic friend couldn’t dampen our exploration and joy in the Jardin Luxembourg and the amazing Pompidou museum.