Haarlem
1 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ☁️ 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
1 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 byLeggi altro
Keukenhof
2 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ☁️ 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.Leggi altro
More Keukenhof
2 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Lisse
2 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ⛅ 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
3 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 theLeggi altro
Mauritshuis
3 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 studentsLeggi altro
Scheveningen
3 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ⛅ 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
4 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 aLeggi altro
Royal Delft
4 maggio 2023, Olanda
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 largelyLeggi altro
National Day of Remembrance
4 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 commemorateLeggi altro
Sunrise in Leiden
5 maggio 2023, Olanda
Zaanse Schans
5 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofLeggi altro
Durgerdam
5 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 isLeggi altro
Tulip Fields
5 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ☁️ 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
5 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ 🌧 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 littleLeggi altro
From Leiden to Amsterdam
6 maggio 2023, Olanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 deliciousLeggi altro
Sailing from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
7 maggio 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 aLeggi altro
Hygge & Happiness in Copenhagen
8 maggio 2023, Danimarca ⋅ ☀️ 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 wereLeggi altro
Warnemünde
9 maggio 2023, Germania ⋅ 🌬 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 theLeggi altro
Wismar
9 maggio 2023, Germania ⋅ 🌬 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 theLeggi altro
Gute Nacht Warnemünde
9 maggio 2023, Germania ⋅ ⛅ 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
11 maggio 2023, Lettonia ⋅ ⛅ 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, andLeggi altro
Riga: Old Town
11 maggio 2023, Lettonia ⋅ ⛅ 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 andLeggi altro
Tallinn
12 maggio 2023, Estonia ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia situated on the coast of the Baltic Sea. It was established in the medieval ages and became a major trading port and member of the Hanseatic league. Like Riga,Leggi altro































































































































































































Love Haarlem! [Kimmie]