Caution: These vehicles make frequent stops
Quite a bit to update on from yesyerday, but who has time? We’ll fill in gaps out of sequence. For now… We left hipster Amsterdam today for something more like medieval Disney world, aka Bruges. Our hotel is smack dab in the center of town, great location. We’re torn, stage one of the TdF is […]
Read More In BrugesWith bike lanes literally everywhere in Amsterdam, it is truly a pleasure cycling in this city. There are still some gaps in my knowledge, however, particularly when it comes to left turns. In the states, our mantra is always that we are like any other vehicle, except for the interstate/freeway exceptions. That means a left […]
Read More Can’t turn leftWent out looking for some Sudafed-like remedy to ease my sinus pain and was directed to a local pharmacy with a real doctor. A quick consult and 2 euros netted me a prescription nasal spray that is working great. What a crazy way to live. People taking care of each other. In other news, the […]
Read More Dutch pharmacists rockCheck her out! We have these for the next few days and they each weigh more than all of our bikes at home combined. Beautiful day for a ride.
Read More Actually we do have bikes nowSafe and mostly sound at our beautiful hotel in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam! We both remarked at how at home we feel here – the bicycle culture really is astonishing. English-speakers abound. Our room is on the third floor of a 360 year old home, at the top of an impossibly steep spiral staircase. […]
Read More Vacation confirmedI thought our bags might qualify for carry-on. They did so on a flight to San Francisco without issue. Unfortunately not for this international leg. Crossing our fingers that our homes-on-backs make the trans-atlantic journey safely.
Read More large bagsAnd we have plenty of room for souvenirs. Packing was a calm project. The dogs were nervous, and rightfully so. Just one stop in Milwaukee to get a case for Liz’s Nook, and then we’re on our way. We’ve now got about 1/2 of our lodging booked, including our first three nights in Amsterdam. pics […]
Read More Here we go…Let it be said that I am very, very lucky. Not too many people get the opportunity to go on a month-long vacation with their best friend in the world. Not only that but the preparations for the vacation are going well and are not rushed. In fact, we’re leaving a day early and staging […]
Read More Let it be said…This sounds like something that we HAVE to do: The Via Alpina
Read More Via Alpina?I am still trying to wrap my mind around the idea that we will be roaming around Europe in two weeks. My fellow teachers and I received news last night that has made me even more excited to get out of Wisconsin for a while (thank-you S.W.). I now have packing on my mind… Given […]
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