looks like the rain is following us around!
we spent the morning shopping in Brussels then took a train to Amsterdam around 1pm. Thanks to Auntie Jane, when we got here we had a few more rides on the tram with her ticket so we headed to the Ledesplein (i don't know how to say it OR spell it haha) using that.
We got to the Tulip Inn safely after dodging some cars, 100s of bikes and a few trams. The room is nice but we only spent a minute at the hotel because we wanted to get out and see the sights!
First we walked over to the Anne Frank House which was nice. I'm glad I just finished the book last week, everything was fresh in my memory. After that we just walked around and saw some of the canals. Now we're heading over to the Red Light District to see what it's all about and then possibly taking a canal cruise but we might wait til tomorrow if its still raining.
Not sure what we're up to tomorrow but our train leaves for Paris sometime in the evening so we have a good couple of hours in Amsterdam. We're thinking of going to the Van Gogh Musuem but we'll see.
EVERYBODY rides bikes here but I think it would be a death sentence if either one of us tried to get on a bike and make our way through this city so I think we're gonna skip it this time.
Au revoir.
See you in Paris! (or maybe tomorrow if we've got some minutes left at the easyinternetcafe haha)
Love,
Elise
4 comments:
Hey kids,
Yahoo, the "DAM" - bikes are everywhere - keep out of their way - they fly by! the trams don't stop either. Sounds like you got a feel for the place. I would defintiely go to the Van Gogh and don't miss the Beckman exhibit there either - he has some fun stuff.....good treats in the cafe! If you do the canal ride, go to the back deck for better views than thorugh the plasic windows.
Glad you got to use the bus tickets..........
Enjoy and wait unitl you get to my favorite place - Paris!!!!!!! Off to the MFA tomorrow, so will be in your "OLD" neighboirhood.
Love, aj2
Hi!
Another country!
You do get around!!!!!!!!!
I love that about you.
At least you get to relax on the train from place to place.Sounds like you're moving about pretty smoothly.Sorry it's raining.
Send more photos...
Until next time..we love you.
Give our love to Matt.
Au revoir
Auntie Anne & Uncle Richard
Hi Matt and Elise -- all the places you have seen and gone to sound wonderful! Jillian said you both look so happy drinking beer! I
love seeing the pictures you are sending - it's nice to be able to travel along with both of you!
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Love you, Mom, Gary and Jillybean
Matt and Elise,
Missed a blogless day yesterday! I can't wait to hear about PARIS! Did you see the Eiffel tower at night? There is so much to see, do, and eat, but I am sure you will continue your quick pace and see alot. Rodin for a museum and escargot for a treat! Scope out a boulangerie for a gastronomic delight! Keep the news a-comin and more photos...........lvoe traveling with you!
Love aj2
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