Haarlem
1 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 byOkumaya devam et
Keukenhof
2 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ☁️ 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.Okumaya devam et
More Keukenhof
2 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Lisse
2 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 theOkumaya devam et
Mauritshuis
3 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 studentsOkumaya devam et
Scheveningen
3 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 aOkumaya devam et
Royal Delft
4 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda
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 largelyOkumaya devam et
National Day of Remembrance
4 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 commemorateOkumaya devam et
Sunrise in Leiden
5 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda
Zaanse Schans
5 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 ofOkumaya devam et
Durgerdam
5 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 isOkumaya devam et
Tulip Fields
5 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ 🌧 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 littleOkumaya devam et
From Leiden to Amsterdam
6 Mayıs 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ☁️ 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 deliciousOkumaya devam et
Sailing from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
7 Mayıs 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 aOkumaya devam et
Hygge & Happiness in Copenhagen
8 Mayıs 2023, Danimarka ⋅ ☀️ 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 wereOkumaya devam et
Warnemünde
9 Mayıs 2023, Almanya ⋅ 🌬 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 theOkumaya devam et
Wismar
9 Mayıs 2023, Almanya ⋅ 🌬 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 theOkumaya devam et
Gute Nacht Warnemünde
9 Mayıs 2023, Almanya ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2023, Letonya ⋅ ⛅ 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, andOkumaya devam et
Riga: Old Town
11 Mayıs 2023, Letonya ⋅ ⛅ 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 andOkumaya devam et
Tallinn
12 Mayıs 2023, Estonya ⋅ ☀️ 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,Okumaya devam et































































































































































































Love Haarlem! [Kimmie]