NiederlandeSüdhollandLeidenMuseum van Volkenkunde52°9’48” N 4°29’6” E
4. Mai 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 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 commemorateWeiterlesen
NiederlandeSüdhollandLeidenMuseum van Volkenkunde52°9’48” N 4°29’6” E
5. Mai 2023 in den Niederlanden
NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente ZaanstadHaaldersbroekZaansche Schans52°28’24” N 4°49’0” E 5. Mai 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofWeiterlesen
NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente AmsterdamDurgerdamBlauwe Hoofd52°22’36” N 4°59’18” E
5. Mai 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 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 isWeiterlesen
NiederlandeFlevolandGemeente NoordoostpolderNageleNoordoostpolder52°38’54” N 5°40’18” E
5. Mai 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 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.
NiederlandeOverijsselGemeente SteenwijkerlandZuideindeBovenwijde52°43’18” N 6°5’24” E
5. Mai 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ 🌧 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 littleWeiterlesen
NiederlandeNord-HollandGemeente VelsenVelsen52°27’48” N 4°38’12” E
6. Mai 2023 in den Niederlanden ⋅ ☁️ 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 deliciousWeiterlesen
7. Mai 2023 ⋅ 🌬 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 aWeiterlesen
DänemarkRegion HovedstadenKøbenhavnAmalienborg55°41’24” N 12°35’18” E
8. Mai 2023 in Dänemark ⋅ ☀️ 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 wereWeiterlesen
DeutschlandMecklenburg-VorpommernRostockWarnemünde54°10’12” N 12°4’48” E
9. Mai 2023 in Deutschland ⋅ 🌬 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 theWeiterlesen
