Estados UnidosOakland International Airport37°43’53” N 122°12’46” W 13 de agosto de 2019, Estados Unidos ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Países BaixosMelkbrug52°22’45” N 4°38’15” E Países BaixosBos en Lommer52°22’25” N 4°50’22” E
15 de agosto de 2019, Países Baixos ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
Didn't get much sleep last night, but had too busy a day ahead to dawdle. Fortunately the coffee here is *strong*-- almost like espresso. That plus a great toasted ham and cheese (Gouda?) sandwich andLeia mais
Giovanni CollettiDon’t feel like you have to ride the whole continent in a day or two - pace yourself
Países BaixosOsdorperbinnenpolder52°22’40” N 4°46’3” E
16 de agosto de 2019, Países Baixos ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Left Haarlem this morning, bike loaded up with everything I brought with me. I tried to keep load light in this trip-- no need for camping gear when you're sleeping indoors-- but it still filled everyLeia mais
Países BaixosIJhaven52°22’32” N 4°55’31” E 17 de agosto de 2019, Países Baixos ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Headed into Amsterdam Centraal on a cloudy morning. Instead of visiting the major "sites," I spent the day walking around, semi-guided by a Rick Steves audio tour, taking in the small things I saw
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Giovanni CollettiLooks interesting - looking forward to more pics and some beautiful country scenes too
Giovanni CollettiThe guy with the rollerblades looks like he has partaken in too much of all the above
Joe CollettiYeah, looks like he's a few slices short of a loaf. There will be more pics. Been off the grid in the Black Forest this weekend...but that's a future story :)
Países BaixosAmsterdam Centraal Railway Station52°22’39” N 4°54’3” E 17 de agosto de 2019, Países Baixos ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Joe Colletti
First time in Europe I've seen it cost money to use toilet at McDonalds
Países BaixosOvertoomseveld52°22’1” N 4°50’18” E
Países BaixosOvertoomseveld52°22’1” N 4°50’18” E 19 de agosto de 2019, Países Baixos ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Felt better this morning and headed downtown to explore some more. I also had 2 other goals-- A) buy train ticket for tomorrow's trip to Koblenz, and B) get a clear idea of how I'd get me, my bike andLeia mais
Joe Colletti
It was a beautiful day, so I brought BooDog and Bgrrrrr along to enjoy the outdoor air. After buying our ticket for the evening cruise, we did a time lapse in front of the Central Station. The folks you see on the left-- they're a family from Spain I met while recording this. Notice how animated they are? That's because they're from the Catalunya region-- near Barcelona-- and I asked them about the political situation there, and Catalunya's desire for independence. The conversation was terrific, and while it wasn't entirely in Spanish, probably 75% was (not bad for being out of practice) :) I learned a lot, and got to experience one of the best things about travel-- connecting with others, and broadening what I know
Joe Colletti
Boo Dog and B'Grrrr at the National Monument. Fun aside, it's a significant structure, honoring Dutch suffering, resistance, and ultimate liberty during WW2.
Países BaixosZijpendaal51°59’48” N 5°53’52” E
20 de agosto de 2019, Países Baixos ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
And I thought the cycling would be the tough part! This morning's been an education...
Ran down platform with bike and just caught the metro to Central station. My train leaves in 45 minutes. Stood wLeia mais
Países BaixosZijpendaal51°59’48” N 5°53’52” E 20 de agosto de 2019, Países Baixos ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Today was a shlep, but I got to Koblenz safely. Tomorrow, the Rhine!
Karen MIdloAnother great adventure...ready to unfold...
Viajante
How exciting for you Joe. I followed you on your Camino and you followed mine later. How interesting!