Verenigde StatenOakland International Airport37°43’53” N 122°12’46” W 13 augustus 2019, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
NederlandMelkbrug52°22’45” N 4°38’15” E 14 augustus 2019, Nederland ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Long day in the air-- 10 hours to Copenhagen, then another quick flight from there-- but I'm in Holland.
After a 30 minute bus ride to get to Haarlem, and a 15 minute walk in the rain, I got to myMeer informatie
NederlandBos en Lommer52°22’25” N 4°50’22” E
15 augustus 2019, Nederland ⋅ 🌧 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 andMeer informatie
Giovanni CollettiDon’t feel like you have to ride the whole continent in a day or two - pace yourself
NederlandOsdorperbinnenpolder52°22’40” N 4°46’3” E
16 augustus 2019, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 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 everyMeer informatie
NederlandIJhaven52°22’32” N 4°55’31” E 17 augustus 2019, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 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 :)
NederlandAmsterdam Centraal Railway Station52°22’39” N 4°54’3” E 17 augustus 2019, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Joe Colletti
First time in Europe I've seen it cost money to use toilet at McDonalds
NederlandOvertoomseveld52°22’1” N 4°50’18” E
18 augustus 2019, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I felt a sore throat last night when I got back to my hotel, and run down as well. By bedtime I knew I was coming down with something. Probably a combination of some bug, and exhaustion from constantMeer informatie
NederlandOvertoomseveld52°22’1” N 4°50’18” E 19 augustus 2019, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 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 andMeer informatie
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.
NederlandZijpendaal51°59’48” N 5°53’52” E
20 augustus 2019, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 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 wMeer informatie
NederlandZijpendaal51°59’48” N 5°53’52” E 20 augustus 2019, Nederland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Today was a shlep, but I got to Koblenz safely. Tomorrow, the Rhine!
Karen MIdloAnother great adventure...ready to unfold...
Reiziger
How exciting for you Joe. I followed you on your Camino and you followed mine later. How interesting!