Rotterdam the Netherlands

We took an excursion to Keukenhof Park to see the world’s largest spring blooming garden. The garden covers 80 acres. Tulips are definitely center stage here, but the garden also features otherRead more
We took an excursion to Keukenhof Park to see the world’s largest spring blooming garden. The garden covers 80 acres. Tulips are definitely center stage here, but the garden also features otherRead more
This morning we took the classic guided canal cruise on Amsterdam’s canal ring and saw some stately homes of Amsterdam’s Golden Age. There are so many houseboats on the canals, and I understandRead more
Late breakfast and lazy morning.
Checked out of the hotel at 12noon.
Had a light lunch before being shuttled to our ship "Vega" where we ushered to the lounge for drink awaiting allocation to ourRead more
Heute Morgen bin ich also in Keflavik angekommen, d.h. politisch in Europa, geologisch ist das komplizierter, s.u. :-). Vom Wetter her war es etwas kühl, sonnig, aber windig. Bei der AutovermietungRead more
Left Charles De Gaulle Airport on 11.45am flight to Amsterdam,(The Venice of Northern Europe)
Arrived at 1pm and took a taxi to our hotel, "Movenpick" on the port side of the city. Checked into ourRead more
We arrived in Amsterdam this morning. We’re staying at the Mövenpick Hotel which is on along a canal where the river cruise ships are docked. My room on the 12th floor has a panoramic view of theRead more
Having a belated brunch at a charming, vintage-style bakery that feels warm and cozy.
For lunch, they serve Dutch-style quiche and an assortment of sandwiches. All tables were already taken, so weRead more
After a long trip on the bus, we got to Amsterdam and we were happy to reach our friends place at 1.30am in the morning.
The next day, we had a wonderful breakfast and caught up on life beforeRead more
The Damrak is main drag along the original central canal leading off the central train station, where ships came and went out to sea back in the day. The kiosks are part of the famous (but touristy)Read more
Me too! [Jill]