As I said, this is a big travel day. We are leaving Amsterdam and heading east, but our train doesn’t leave until nearly 11:00 PM. We have a LOT of time to kill. Wait…is that a FEBO? Hahaha Coffee and a pastry/croissant are the first order of every day and this day was no different. … Continue reading February 24th, 2025 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands and European Sleeper
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February 22nd, 2025 – Cologne, Germany to Amsterdam, The Netherlands
We got up and around after a relaxing night. It was really good to not be in airplanes and rushing around airports. We did a little walking around then went to the Köln Hauptbanhof - the main train station that is right outside the cathedral. We got something for breakfast inside the station and found … Continue reading February 22nd, 2025 – Cologne, Germany to Amsterdam, The Netherlands
February 17th, 2020 – Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kansas City, MO USA
I woke up at 4:30, an hour before our alarm was supposed to go off. I laid there in the darkness, contemplating our trip during that time; all the things we saw and did and the fun we had. We have a 9-hour flight to ATL then a couple more hours to MCI.It was such … Continue reading February 17th, 2020 – Day 9: Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Kansas City, MO USA
February 16th, 2020 – Day 8: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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
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
