Amsterdam... more water than you can imagine! It's like Venice on...
We arrived yesterday evening for 3 days in Holland... The Netherlands... Amsterdam... SO MANY NAMES - ONE GREAT PLACE!
Picking us up from the airport is our host for the trip - Mr. Eric Verhoeven, who goes by a number of nicknames (GREATEST!) but could be one of the nicest Dutchmen I have ever met. He may also be one of the only Dutchmen I have ever met. Eric is a soccer photographer who travels the world, and has joined us on numerous adventures in Canada, Las Vegas, and Italy.
We stayed at Eric's house on Monday night, getting a taste of 'rural' Holland, before heading into the city of Amsterdam for two days of fun. We had some great times with Eric, Bianca, and their 3 boys. Eric's Pasta Bolognese rivals anything I have tasted in Italy (seriously), and the Chianti Classico was as good as ever!
MR. ERIC - Beware!
In the kitchen, clockwise from left Me, Eric, and Pepper - his great dog! Is that a Dutch Oven in the corner?
On our way to the train station in Eric's home city of Ermelo, we came across some curious Dutch Signs, as pictured below:
"Meet me at the corner of what and what?!"
Yes, we have special courses for "little people"
Bikes and bikes and bikes... yes, the stereotype is true...
Despite sometimes sketchy weather, we had a great afternoon exploring the city of Amsterdam. I was blown away by the amount of water - over 100 canals and 1000 bridges! We shopped, enjoyed tea, and definitely made ourselves at home!
Future Album Cover.
For lunch... PANCAKES!!!
Classic Bike!
The happy couple, canalside!
Trains, Boats... it doesn't matter! Eric is like a Dog... when he sees a window, he must stick his head out!
~ J. Twice
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