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Day 19
Anneke's grandie came over today as she had babysitting duties. So cute listening to her speak in Dutch. Went for a walk to Klaas' garden and fishing spot but he wasn't having much luck. Daniek was helping with reeling the fish in. The fishing spot is a natural canal which has fresh water and is opposite the De Lelie which I posted photos of earlier in my blog. Got my new klompen (clogs) ...
Day 2
Went for a great morning walk with awesome sunshine and lots of bikes. Everyone here is so happy with the warm weather. The gardens are all so full of flowers and also their windows. Went to the local Puttershoek shops and they are so quaint. Of course bought some yummy Dutch chocolate and stroopwafels. Even went to the Cheese Shop which I remember one similar from my last trip here. Home for lunch ...
Day 1
Arrived 45mins early in Amsterdam so that was a bonus. Got to watch a good collection of movies on my trip over so didn't even open my book.Getting into the passenger seat on the right hand side of the car felt a little strange. Sat outside with Anneke and Klaas in the sunshine, that I flew all the way from ...
Red lights, a little Heineken and some good laughs
... If you're planning a trip and have two days, go to the places mentioned earlier, and check out the flower market, the Van Gogh museum and yes, maybe even have a stroll down on of those red lit paths (but keep your wits about ya)
Amsterdam has incredibly friendly people, fast paced transit (just look at all the bikes) and a pretty easy layout! If you have more than two days try to take in a tour of the outskirts, as I'm told they are gorgeous!
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Amsterdam and Glasgow
... a big walk along a river and got to see some highland cows.
During our time in Glasgow we got the train to Edinburgh. It was such a picturesque city; it really took our breath away. We saw the gigantic Edinburgh castle, the Museum of Scotland and the National Gallery. We went in search for all things Johnston, including the meaning of our family creed, it is “Never Unprepared”. Anyone who knows my family can attest that this is ...