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- Day 9
- Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 4:50 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
NetherlandsKinderdijk51°53’7” N 4°38’24” E
Kinderdijk Windwills
September 5, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
The Netherlands is interesting as it is below sea level and a system to clear the land of water was needed. Channels and such helped but windmills were introduced to use wind power to pump water fromRead more
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- Day 10
- Friday, September 6, 2024 at 3:07 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- NetherlandsThe Jordaan52°22’34” N 4°53’4” E
More from Amsterdam!
September 6, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
In addition to the first post, we walked by the Anne Frank museum, should have bought tickets in advance, and visited the Amsterdam Tulip Museum.
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- Day 10
- Friday, September 6, 2024 at 9:16 PM
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 7 ft
- NetherlandsRoyal Palace of Amsterdam52°22’23” N 4°53’25” E
Amsterdam baby!
September 6, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
Viking Mani docked in Amsterdam early this morning and we reluctantly disembarked but looked forward to exploring Amsterdam on our own. All the warnings and jokes about bicyclists was not overstated!Read more
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- Day 11
- Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 12:20 PM
- ☁️ 70 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- NetherlandsVan Gogh Museum52°21’29” N 4°52’53” E
Van Gogh Museum
September 7, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Big thanks to Mark for reserving our tickets and a guide to visit the Vincent van Gogh museum. Highly recommend! Vincent created about 900 works of sketches and paintings and the museum houses overRead more
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- Day 11–13
- September 7, 2024 at 3:35 PM - September 9, 2024
- 2 nights
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- NetherlandsFlower Market52°22’0” N 4°53’29” E
Last afternoon in Amsterdam!
Sep 7–9, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
After the museum visit, we had the adventure of a rickshaw hurriedly to the canal cruise area to take another cruise to enjoy the beautiful day. We visited the flower market and an open air marketRead more
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- Day 12
- Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 6:13 AM
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 30 ft
- NetherlandsAmsterdam Airport Schiphol52°18’39” N 4°45’55” E
Early morning flight!
September 8, 2024 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Made it to the airport at 5:10 am well in advance of our flight. The false fire alarm at 2:50 am at the hotel was unwelcome. Ready to be home and catch some sleep on the flight!
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- Day 12
- Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 12:24 PM
- ☀️ 77 °F
- Altitude: 1,043 ft
United StatesHartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport33°38’26” N 84°26’21” W
Almost Home!
September 8, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Made it back to the USA without an international incident even though we had to remove our shoes at Atlanta security. Found the Delta room to relax on our layover!
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- Day 12
- Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 5:46 PM
- ☀️ 82 °F
- Altitude: 79 ft
- United StatesLake Susannah28°34’3” N 81°19’37” W
Finally home!
September 8, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Made it back to Orlando to watch some American Football to end our wonderful trip! The real world awaits tomorrow!
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