On my second day in the Netherlands I visited Amsterdam, about 30 minutes by bus from Edam. My hopes for this day were not in the cards, but I had a great day in the city despite. I began my day by trying to get tickets to the Anne Frank House outside. After taking a …
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A Bike Ride
I spent the day locally with a bike ride up the coast of the Markermeer to another town called Hoorn, a home base of the Dutch trading empire. It was a very pleasant ride through the country. It’s mostly cow and sheep farms peppered by small villages until you get to the larger town of …
Arrival in Edam
I don’t know what I expected but Edam is the quintessential dutch country town. As I left the bus station I enter the town and immediately faced with a small canal and little row houses. It is beautiful here, really it’s so ideal it’s a bit wild that it exists. I’m staying in the attic …
Soggy Shoes
My shoes are water resistant not water proof as I found out when I hiked a mile in a torrential downpour. I knew when the heat broke that there would be showers as there always are but I didn’t expect the amount, not that I wasn’t grateful to have the break from the incredible heat! …
A Walk-able City
On my first day in Brussels I slept in a little late but was treated to a breakfast at the place I’m staying, which was great! After breakfast I went out into the city to see the Grand Place, The Comic Book Center Museum, and St. Micheal’s Cathedral. On my way to the city center …
Eating Mussels in Brussels
Did you know a staple of Brussels cuisine from July until April is mussels with fries (everything is with fries and they give you mayonnaise to eat with it). This was my introduction to Brussels food late on Thursday night. I also took a late walk just around the area where I’m staying. Brussels is …
Last day in Paris
On my final day in Paris I wanted to try the Catacombs once again and the Louvre. The Louvre was open late tonight so I thought it would be the best day to try the megalith art museum. Some background on my visit to Paris may inform this day. It’s hot here, over 100 degrees …
Getting Sick
I mean it was bound to happen. Day three of my journey in Paris I found that I was not ok. I was nauseous and weak. I can’t say what my problem was but I was not ok. I couldn’t do much for about half the day but left in the afternoon to get back …
Drafts Destroyed
My draft post from yesterday was destroyed. Well, where to start. Time to get back on track. The first day in France I got in late and was rushing to make it to my stay by the reservation. I hadn’t realized it at the time but Paris is a sprawling city absolutely huge and twisty, …
A Rainy Day: London
After having accidentally worn myself out from walking miles upon miles in the Westminster part of London yesterday, I decided to take the bus straight to the Tower of London today. *A tip for traveling to London: upon arrival immediately buy an oyster card for metro and bus travel it makes all the difference, those …
Going East 