• Maree CrawfordEurope cyclingTraveler
    1Cheese shop
    Raw, picked herringFried cod1Our group3 cheeses, Gouda X2 and sheep cheese1Indonesian rendang in a sandwich. Dutch always eat a sandwich for lunch1Our captain, on a wooden boat1Great bike buggies about,for kids and dogsBitter balls, like arancini, served with the Dutch version of rocket fuel shot. GeneverMe and JennyLocalsThe flag of AmsterdamDancing housesCarpet on the table was a sign of status

    Walking food tour and canal cruise

    July 9, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C

    Today I meet up with the cycling tour people. I'm joining on Stage 2.
    1 person is leaving from Stage 1 (Paris to Amsterdam) and 4 of us are joining. I now have a roommate Alison from Melbourne.
    This hotel is not funky, it's a bit flash.

    This is a rest day for Stage 1. Those who want to can go on a food walking tour and a canal boat cruise. I go on that. Wasn't expecting the walking, I thought the food was on the cruise.

    It was good though. We walked around the streets with a guide and ate traditional Dutch food from shops on the street.

    On the cruise we saw the "dancing houses", yes the houses are indeed on a lean.

    A 3 hour tour turned out to be 5.

    Back at the hotel, us newbies got an orientation and bike fitting.
    Then tea at the hotel then bed.    Read more