Day 7
Back to Amsterdam
August 19, 2019 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 16 °CFelt better this morning and headed downtown to explore some more. I also had 2 other goals-- A) buy train ticket for tomorrow's trip to Koblenz, and B) get a clear idea of how I'd get me, my bike andRead more
Joe Colletti It was a beautiful day, so I brought BooDog and Bgrrrrr along to enjoy the outdoor air. After buying our ticket for the evening cruise, we did a time lapse in front of the Central Station. The folks you see on the left-- they're a family from Spain I met while recording this. Notice how animated they are? That's because they're from the Catalunya region-- near Barcelona-- and I asked them about the political situation there, and Catalunya's desire for independence. The conversation was terrific, and while it wasn't entirely in Spanish, probably 75% was (not bad for being out of practice) :) I learned a lot, and got to experience one of the best things about travel-- connecting with others, and broadening what I know
Joe Colletti Boo Dog and B'Grrrr at the National Monument. Fun aside, it's a significant structure, honoring Dutch suffering, resistance, and ultimate liberty during WW2.
Joe Colletti I *didn't* eat the mushrooms-- this was real!