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Made it to O'Hare
16. November 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
3 1/2 hrs hanging at the port!
16. November 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
3 1/2 hrs hanging at the port!
16. November 2023 in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Could not have gone better! Everything went smoothly. Quickest customs I ever went through. And when Viking gets you, they take over. Our room was even ready! 11:20 amazing!
NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente AmsterdamDe PijpAlbert Cuypmarkt52°21’21” N 4°53’42” E
17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
1 checked off. Get Stroopwafels at Rudi's. At Albert Cuyp Market. (Several blocks of outdoor markets) Best Stroopwafels!!
NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente AmsterdamDe PijpRijksmuseum Amsterdam52°21’34” N 4°53’5” E 17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
New art museum. Makes top 5 list at maybe #2. 9am to 2pm. SO MUCH FUN!!
Reisender This was right beside "Night Watch." Not Rembrandt. It was FANTASTIC. So big I did sections. I'll show you details when I get home.
NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente AmsterdamDe PijpRijksmuseum Amsterdam52°21’34” N 4°53’9” E 17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente AmsterdamOud ZuidVan Gogh Museum52°21’30” N 4°52’53” E 17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
One of my favorite artists. In his museum. With a special exhibit. "Van Gogh along the Seine"
NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente AmsterdamBinnenstadNieuwe Heerengracht52°21’42” N 4°54’41” E NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente AmsterdamBinnenstadEntrepotdok52°21’42” N 4°54’44” E
17. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
After flying all night, exploring the city, Albert Cuyp Market, Vonderpark, and the Van Gogh museum, we're wiped out. "Let's just eat at the hotel " became an event of about a dozen samples ofWeiterlesen
Reisender Wow! I can’t believe you gotta have already done so much in Amsterdam! Feels like you just got there. Can’t wait to see what tomorrow holds!
Reisender What a great day! My tomorrow would be a spa day to recover! Any great details or pics of Van Gough? Already so much fun traveling with you. I’m stuffed!😁
NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente AmsterdamOud WestLeidseplein52°21’46” N 4°53’18” E 18. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Rainy, cold, wonderful walk. Had lunch. Crossed Pannenkoeken off the list! Oh my! So good!
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There was a political rally on Dam Square calling for regime change in Iran; not well attended.
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Best Gouda cheese! We had ours in our hotel room with other food we purchased from a local grocer. It went well with an apple danish and salad.
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Public transportation: trams run by power cords hung from above.
NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente AmsterdamBinnenstadNieuwe Heerengracht52°21’42” N 4°54’41” E
18. November 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Dan & Nancy, I picked up a new pistol for when we go target practicing again.
Reisender That looks like it will destroy the entire target. If you have the opportunity, pick one up for me.
Reisender Did you knit? I usually knit.
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Reisender Deep dish pizza???