Haarlem
May 1, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
While in Haarlem, we visited the Grote Maarkt, St. Bravokerk, and stopped by the Ten Boem home that was used as a hiding place for Jews during WWII.
Leiden
May 1, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
We arrived at Schipol in Amsterdam at 9am and took the train to Leiden. After dropping our bags at the hotel, we enjoyed coffee and a light breakfast and a stroll through the city before heading byRead more
Keukenhof
May 2, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
One of the main reasons we came to the Netherlands in the spring was to see the Keukenhof. This was an item on Stacy's bucket list and a place I had last seen as a teenager and wanted to visit again.Read more
More Keukenhof
May 2, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Lisse
May 2, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
After lunch, we walked through the town of Lisse and went on a canal cruise to see a few nearby windmills. It was a beautiful sunny afternoon.
Den Haag
May 3, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Today, we visited The Hague. In the morning, we walked around on our own and visited a farmer's market, the Binnenhof, Hofvijver, and Lange Voorhuit. After visiting the Mauritshuis, we spent theRead more
Mauritshuis
May 3, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
We visited the Mauritshuis primarily to see Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earing, but we also enjoyed seeing works by other Dutch masters. We even ran into a group of Dutch elementary school studentsRead more
Scheveningen
May 3, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Later in the afternoon, we rode the tram to Scheveningen. It was a beautiful sunny day, and we enjoyed visiting the pier and walking along the promenade.
Delft
May 4, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
We enjoyed a perfect sunny day in Delft. It's a small Dutch city with lots of charm. In addition to being the home of the Dutch master Vermeer, it's also the home of Royal Delft Blue pottery. It was aRead more
Royal Delft
May 4, 2023 in the Netherlands
This morning, we toured the Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles or Royal Delft factory. It was interesting to learn both the history of Delft Blue pottery and the production process that has remained largelyRead more
National Day of Remembrance
May 4, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
We were privileged to join the citizens of Leiden as they celebrated the Dutch National Day of Remembrance. "Dodenherdenking" is held on May 4 each year. It’s a day when the Dutch can commemorateRead more
Sunrise in Leiden
May 5, 2023 in the Netherlands
Zaanse Schans
May 5, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We were up early this morning and caught the sun rising over the Leiden windmill. Then we were off ɓy train to Amsterdam to join a tour. Our first stop was Zaanse Schans, known for its collection ofRead more
Durgerdam
May 5, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Durgerdam was once a small fishing village on the coast of the Zijdersee. But after the afsluitdijk was built, the Ijsellmeer became fresh water, so the fishing trade ended. Today, the village isRead more
Tulip Fields
May 5, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
On our way to Giethoorn, we made a brief stop at a tulip field to enjoy the flowers and take a few pictures.
Giethoorn
May 5, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
Giethoorn is a small Dutch village northeast of Amsterdam, sometimes referred to as the Venice of the Netherlands. Each home sits on an individual polder, separated by canals, but joined by 176 littleRead more
From Leiden to Amsterdam
May 6, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Today was our last day in Leiden. It was a brisk overcast morning, so we went on a walk to find a spot for breakfast. We stopped at a small café for coffee and hot chocolate and the most deliciousRead more
Sailing from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
May 7, 2023, Skagerrak ⋅ 🌬 50 °F
Today was a day at sea. It was nice to enjoy a relaxing day! We settled in and explored the ship, went to a couple of presentations that covered upcoming ports, enjoyed a formal dinner, and went to aRead more
Hygge & Happiness in Copenhagen
May 8, 2023 in Denmark ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Since we'd been to Copenhagen before, we decided to join a small group tour that visited some new locations to us. The tour was themed "Hygge and Happiness." Our guide was fantastic, and we wereRead more
Warnemünde
May 9, 2023 in Germany ⋅ 🌬 52 °F
This morning, we arrived in Warnemünde, a small German fishing village on the coast of the Baltic Sea. We spent the morning exploring the town, visiting the Lutheran church, and walking along theRead more
Wismar
May 9, 2023 in Germany ⋅ 🌬 68 °F
This afternoon, we went on an excursion to the Hanseatic town of Wismar. At the end of WWII, much of the city was destroyed by allied bombing. Even though at the end of the war, the city was in theRead more
Gute Nacht Warnemünde
May 9, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
As the sun set over the Baltic Sea, we were treated to music by the Rostock-Wanemünde Brass Band. Yes, there were lots of polkas!
Riga: Art-Nouveau District and City Park
May 11, 2023 in Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Today, we visited the beautiful city of Riga, Latvia’s capital, set on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the river Daugava. The city is known for its wooden buildings, art nouveau architecture, andRead more
Riga: Old Town
May 11, 2023 in Latvia ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
We joined a walking tour led by a local woman who was very proud of her city. After walking through the Art-Nouveau district and city park, we explored the old town with its colorful buildings andRead more
































































































































































































Love Haarlem! [Kimmie]