NetherlandsSouth HollandLisseKeukenhof52°16’18” N 4°32’54” E
May 13, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We left the city to go to the flower fields. It was a bit of a stressful experience getting to the flower fields. The line to get on the bus was chaotic and we ended up having to add extra time to beRead more
NetherlandsSouth HollandGemeente LisseHalfwegKasteel Keukenhof52°16’6” N 4°32’24” E
May 13, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Left Keukenhof grounds to explore the surrounding city and check out the Kasteel via bicycle. It was so fun. But we got cut short to rush back for our Vermeer Exhibit!
NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente AmsterdamDe PijpRijksmuseum Amsterdam52°21’36” N 4°53’6” E
May 13, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We went to the Rijksmuseum specifically for the Vermeer Exhibit. Stephen was dying to go and it was the largest compilation of his works in one place with some pieces coming from NYC, DC, England andRead more
NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente AmsterdamDe WallenOns' Lieve Heer op Solder52°22’30” N 4°54’0” E
May 14, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
After we left Vermeer and got dinner we walked around after dinner, exploring the red light district!
NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente AmsterdamDe PijpRijksmuseum Amsterdam52°21’36” N 4°53’6” E
May 14, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The next day we were back to the museum for breakfast and some more noteworthy artists including The Night Watch and The Sampling Officials by Rembrandt Van Rijn, a self portrait by Vincent Van GoghRead more
NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente ZaanstadHaaldersbroekZaansche Schans52°28’24” N 4°49’0” E
May 14, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
In the afternoon we left the city and went to see the windmills about 30 minutes to the north. They were stunning and a fun little excursion. Stephen also got to play with his new camera for a bit.
NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente ZaanstadZaandamStation Zaandam52°26’18” N 4°49’0” E
May 14, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
On our way back, we hopped off the train to check out this unique looking hotel with different facades.
NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente AmsterdamDe WallenOns' Lieve Heer op Solder52°22’30” N 4°54’0” E
May 14, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We got dinner at this local brewery run by ex-convicts. The food and beer were both pretty good. Then we walked around a bit more before heading back to out hotel room.
