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

Europe – Day 12 – February 5th, 2018: One Last Time…Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Unfortunately our Winter European Tour 2018 is winding down. We have just one more night before we head back across the pond tomorrow afternoon. I know Jim is anxious to get back home to his family; as for me, I would like to stay longer. As it is working out, though, not long after my … Continue reading Europe – Day 12 – February 5th, 2018: One Last Time…Amsterdam, The Netherlands