The last time I was here was about three years ago, when my mother and I spent a long weekend tracking down the apartment buildings we used to live in. It was the first time I had ever heard her speak Dutch! (she always claimed that she couldn’t learn it.) I’m a …read more
Amsterdam for an afternoon
Man, I hope you all are following the World Cup as fervently as I am. I nearly cried with happiness when Friedrich scored a goal during Germany’s game against Argentina – finally, my favourite defender gets some glory!! But let’s get back to the matter at hand, shall we? Amsterdam in the …read more
Stroopwafels, bikes and beer: a last look at Leiden
The day was winding down, it was getting darker and I was definitely ready to put my feet up. So I took the long way to the train station. Passed my aunt’s old house, which she’d pointed out earlier – apparently the prince lived just next door?! Time to go home.
Leiden: Holland’s quaintest university town
After lunch (of stroopwafels) I caught this little girl dancing (a.k.a. swaying adorably) to the street musicians. And recommenced aimlessly meandering. Little boats were drifting down the canals, packed with families enjoying the (attempted) sunshine. There were antiques everywhere. And people on bikes! Did you know that M.I.A. used to be a …read more
A train west: visiting the family
My last morning in Berlin, we woke up early and got breakfast at Manolo. Time for a six hour trainride to the Netherlands. (although I neeeeeeeeeeeeeever wanted to leave!!) After arriving just in time for dinner (it was Spargel season!) and a very, very long night’s sleep, the relatives & I decided …read more
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