Chuck's great, great, (great) grandparents hail from the Netherlands, so we decided to take a trip to the homeland while Chuck's mom was visiting us.
We spent a few days in Amsterdam and then stopped at the Zaanse-schans for a couple of hours.
Chuck and I visited Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and the Keukenhof last April, so it was a welcomed return to a city we enjoyed. For a chilly weekend in December, the city was bustling with activity.
Rather than check into a hotel, I found a B&B that had two bedrooms. We stayed at the Dumas and Considine Bed and Breakfast, which was a nice alternative to a hotel. I'll post more about the lodging later.
Some of the highlights:
- Coffee at Café Thijssen while Chuck's mom explored the flower market
- Finding a great little cheese store tucked in a little corner of the flower market
- Taking a river cruise
- Heineken Brewery tour
- A trip to the ER
- Watching the ice skaters
- Noshing on a warm chocolate dipped waffle
A few pictures.
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