We have had a wonderful 4 days touring the Netherlands from our vrbo Hunting Lodge. It is like stepping into another century. We have 1 more day before the next stage of the adventure.
We had fun touring Amsterdam by foot and canal boat...
Then we rented a boat and toured nearby Breda under our own steam.
One advantage of renting your own boat is you don't have to feel obliged to tip the driver...
We spent the afternoon getting groceries and hiking around the nature preserve our hiking lodge is in. I am a big believer in trying out local customs and cuisines. Here, Heidi tries to pick from one of the entire SECTION of chocolate sprinkles that Dutch children eat on their toast in the morning.
Our area is brimming with rhododendrons in the most incredible array of purples. It's like living in a botanical garden. But also surrounded by taxidermy and deer on the walls. But lovely. I clearly need to take more photos to illustrate.
We explored Antwerp (Belgium) the next day, since our rental house is only 13 minutes from the border. Highlights included a printing press museum that contained the second Gutenberg Bible ever printed, and a Belgian Chocolate exhibition that ended in a room of 10 vats of different types of warm melted chocolate, 1 spoon for unlimited tasting and no water. I lasted as long as I could!!!
Today, we did a classic site, all about windmills and canals, called Kinderdijk.
We've now been joined by my brother and nephew, and have only 1 more day of sightseeing with my mom and dad, before they head off to Iceland. We're certainly a family with itchy feet after 2 years of not leaving the country!
After we drop them off we will attempt to learn how to navigate the Dutch bike trail system for 3 days. Gulp!!
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