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The Netherlands & The Baltic
  • Bruce Hassold
  • Stacy Hassold
  • Bruce Hassold
  • Stacy Hassold

The Netherlands & The Baltic

Een 21-daags avontuur van Bruce & Stacy Meer informatie
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  • Het begin van de reis
    30 april 2023
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    Our hotel in Leiden
    Morsch Poort, city gateSt. Pieter's KerkRembrandt squareRembrandt's birthplace

    Leiden

    1 mei 2023, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 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 by train to Haarlem. Later in the day, after returning from Haarlem, we visited Rembrandt's birth place and St. Pieter's Kerk, where the pilgrims worshipped before coming to America.Meer informatie

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    Keukenhof

    2 mei 2023, Nederland ⋅ ☁️ 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. The gardens were spectacular, and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit. In fact, after our afternoon canal cruise in Lisse, we returned to the Keukenhof for another walk around the gardens.Meer informatie

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    The Hofvijver and The Binnenhof
    Lange VoorhoutPaleis NoordeindePrint Willem the 1stThe oldest bakery in Den HaagA stop for raw hering and fried codA stop for coffee, tea, and chocolatesThe Peace Palace

    Den Haag

    3 mei 2023, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 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 the afternoon on a city tour that included stops at various places to enjoy local foods. In the early evening, we took the tram to Scheveningen to see the pier and walk in the promenade. On the way back, we stopped at the Peace Palace home of the International Court of Justice.Meer informatie

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    Mauritshuis

    3 mei 2023, Nederland ⋅ ☁️ 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 students who were being guided by a docent and her puppet Maurits Muis!Meer informatie

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    The location where Vermeer's "View of Delft" was painted
    OostpoortBeautiful shops line the streetsOude KerkSchreibrugDutch chocolate...yum!View toward Nieuwe Kerk from TrompetstraatView toward the Oude Kerk from the Oude Delft canalVrouwe Van RijnsburgerbrugThe Beestmarkt was the location of the city livestock market. Today, it's lined with restaurants.

    Delft

    4 mei 2023, Nederland ⋅ ☁️ 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 a memorable day filled with beautiful sites and delicious food.Meer informatie

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    National Day of Remembrance

    4 mei 2023, Nederland ⋅ ☁️ 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 commemorate the soldiers and civilians who died in WWII and other conflicts. The entire country comes to a stop and observes two minutes of silence at 8 PM.Meer informatie

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    Zaanse Schans

    5 mei 2023, Nederland ⋅ ☁️ 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 of windmills and wooden houses that were relocated here for preservation between 1961 and 1974. It's a natural, living museum with farmers, livestock, cheese making, and a wooden shoe factory.Meer informatie

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    Durgerdam

    5 mei 2023, Nederland ⋅ ☁️ 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 is purely residential. Our guide told us that everyone wants to buy a home here, but they never go on sale because nobody wants to leave.Meer informatie

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    Giethoorn

    5 mei 2023, Nederland ⋅ 🌧 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 little bridges. There are no roads or cars in the village, so residence get around on small boats, on bikes (there is a bike path! ), or by walking. We went on a boat tour around the village and then had time to walk on the small pathways, across several bridges, past the small Mennonite church and beautiful homes.Meer informatie

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    From Leiden to Amsterdam

    6 mei 2023, Nederland ⋅ ☁️ 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 delicious yogurt with granola and fresh fruit. We met a local couple and their dog and enjoyed visiting with them over breakfast. It was also market day, so it was fun to browse all of the fresh local goods. Then it was off by train to Amsterdam, where we boarded the Rotterdam and set sail with Holland America Line for our cruise to the Baltic.Meer informatie

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    Warnemünde
    Alten StromAlten StromWarnemünde Lutheran KircheShops along the Alten StromMolenfeuer WestmoleLeuchtturm Warnemünde

    Warnemünde

    9 mei 2023, Duitsland ⋅ 🌬 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 the Alten Strom to the lighthouse. We stopped for coffee and a German pastry, and for fresh strawberries at a small farmers' stand. Lecker!Meer informatie

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    The city square and water pump tower
    St Marien KircheSt. Georgen KircheBrauhaus am Lohberg

    Wismar

    9 mei 2023, Duitsland ⋅ 🌬 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 the allies' control, the Yalta Agreement handed the city to Russia in exchange for other territory. Many of the historical churches and buildings weren't restored until after the reunification of Germany in 1989. Today, the city is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After a city walking tour and some free time to explore, we finished the day at a local brewery to sample a variety of beers and pretzels. The darkest beer was called mumme, which translates as courage!Meer informatie

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    Old Town
    The Cat HouseThe Swedish GateSt. Jacob's CathedralThe Three BrothersRiga CathedralA gift from Bremen, sister city to RigaSt. Peter's ChurchHouse of the BlackheadsOld Town

    Riga: Old Town

    11 mei 2023, Letland ⋅ ⛅ 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 and beautiful churches. In our free time, we went to the viewing platform in the tower of St. Peter's Church, enjoyed lunch at a local bistro, and stopped for coffee and cake at a small bakery. The owner described the beauty of Latvia and offered to show us the picturesque villages outside of the city. He then told us of Latvia’s pride in their freedom from Soviet control, but also expressed concern about the struggle since their liberation in 1990 to find their way both economically and politically.Meer informatie

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    Town Square
    TallinnMemorial to the victims of communismPirita Convent ruinsParliament BuildingAleksander Nevski KatedraalSt Mary's CathedralEstonian Academy of SciencesWalls of the Old City

    Tallinn

    12 mei 2023, Estland ⋅ ☀️ 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, it gained independence after the fall of the Soviet Union. Estonia suffered greatly under communism and today, the people cherish their freedom. The Old Town is situated in the upper city and contains old Russian Orthodox and Lutheran churches as well as the offices of Parliament and Prime Minister. The lower city contains the town hall and town square, hotels, cafes, and shops.Meer informatie

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