Today we got out of our rental in Landsmeer and moved into Centrum near Centraal Station. Our room happened to be overlooking a canal and the station along with buildings in the other side of the canal. From here we go back and catch a train to Schiphol Airport for the trip home. We got … Continue reading February 16th, 2020 – Day 8: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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February 15th, 2020 – Day 7: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This morning we got up early to get into the city from our house in Landsmeer. We had tickets to tour the Anne Frank House - one of the few touristy things we scheduled and planned. I was a bit apprehensive about it but I'm glad we went. There are many lessons in what … Continue reading February 15th, 2020 – Day 7: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
February 14th, 2020 – Day 6: Dublin to The European Continent
COFFEE!!! We need coffee. It's up well before the chickens and off to the airport. Destination: Germany. One more trip (for me) to Köln (Cologne) to see that huge cathedral. We didn't sleep much last night. We are flying the ultra-budget carrier Ryanair over as I got a screaming deal on the flights and it was … Continue reading February 14th, 2020 – Day 6: Dublin to The European Continent
February 13th, 2020 – Day 5: Dublin, Ireland
Today we got up and left our rental to go to another hotel close to the airport. We got to the hotel and went for food across the street at a chain called Supermac's. For a fast food burger it was unexpectedly juicy and delicious and I would compare it to manny "gourmet" burger here. … Continue reading February 13th, 2020 – Day 5: Dublin, Ireland
February 12th, 2020 – Day 4: Dublin, Ireland
When we dropped the car last night we got a bus pass for a RT from the airport and a 48-hour Hop On/Hop Off bus tour around the city. Basically the buses (which operate in many cities around the world) circle in a loop and hit a stop about every 15 minutes. Just as the … Continue reading February 12th, 2020 – Day 4: Dublin, Ireland
