{"id":1020,"date":"2024-04-23T18:34:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T16:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taylorcpt.co.za\/?p=1020"},"modified":"2024-04-23T18:34:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T16:34:28","slug":"our-last-day-in-amsterdam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/taylorcpt.co.za\/?p=1020","title":{"rendered":"Our last day in Amsterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We started our day with a visit to the Rijk Museum which we enjoyed.  Again  our early timeslot paid off. It was getting very busy when we left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We saw Rembrandts \u201cNight Watch\u201d. My dear sister \u2013 I hope that you are proud of my art knowledge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It was sunny in Amsterdam today, and a little warmer, so we walked through Vondelpark, which is a massive area with parks, little lakes and some coffee shops. It was lovely as long as we kept out of the wind! There were runners, walkers, children playing,\u00a0 lots of dogs, and of course lots of bicycles!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We are still amazed at the number of bicycles you see! Apparently about 10,000 bicycles are dumped into the canals each year, whether deliberately or not, I am not sure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A road in Amsterdam consists of 2 lanes for cars, 2 lanes for trams, 2 lanes for bicycles and a pavement for pedestrians. Crossing can be quite complicated!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We walked around buying some last bits and bobs, enjoying the streets, canals and houses and found a stroopwaffel shop. (We thought that we had eaten a stroopwaffel earlier but that was a normal waffle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A stroopwaffel is a flat crisp waffle, with syrup in the middle and toppings of your choice on the top. Oh my word, it was my sugar intake for the week, but it was delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We then headed back to collect our luggage and head for the airport, which is where we are now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have had the most awesome trip, we are blessed to have had the opportunity. We have made memories which we will have with us forever!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My highlight was definitely the tulips at Keukenhof. Williams was Chur with the snow and the magnificent views \u2013 and watching me land on my butt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are glad that we went everywhere we did, but probably won\u2019t bother going back to Paris in a hurry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We were warned about how rude the Parisians were, well we found the Italians to be way worse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have enjoyed hearing so many different languages, seeing so many different cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have been amazed at how well trains, busses, metros and trams work. If only SA had a safe public transport system that works, it would be so beneficial to all.  We have enjoyed walking around at night feeling safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been an experience we will always treasure!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We started our day with a visit to the Rijk Museum which we enjoyed.  Again  our early timeslot paid off. It was getting very busy when we left. We saw Rembrandts \u201cNight Watch\u201d. My dear sister \u2013 I hope that you are proud of my art knowledge! It was sunny in Amsterdam today, and a<\/p>\n

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