I'm still reeling from my awesome excursion to Holland. I loved my time there and soaked up as much culture as I could in the short time we were there. What sticks out in my mind is the Dutch way of life. Bikes and boats feature prominently in a country where the land is flat and there are canals everywhere. In Amsterdam alone there is over 62 miles (that's over 100 kilometers)of canals!My next trip to Amsterdam will definitely include my husband, renting bikes, and visiting more museums.
Here are just some of my FAVORITE bits, in no particular order...
1) Great hosts - Joelle and Jorik, as well as Sadie who hosted our girl's weekend!
2)Donning red lipstick to the Red Light District with Ingrid.
3)Refreshing facial at Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Center at the hotel.
4)Bike culture - cars are discouraged by the government, with around 1 million bikes in the city and about a third of all journey's being completed by bike.
5)Boat culture - So many canals, so little time! I can't of anything more relaxing than tooling around on the water with friends, a picnic and a bottle of wine, can you?
6)My amazing suite at The Conservatorium. I know I have already gushed about my accommodations, but seriously, it was sick!
7)Joelle's daughter, Indah made portraits of the 4 of us ladies. I love mine:
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8)The coffee - I don't know that they're known for their coffee, but it was so refreshing to have rich brewed coffee instead of instant for a change.
9)Canal tour of Amsterdam with Ingrid - what a great way to see the city!)
10)Enjoying a picnic on the grass with Ingrid and new friends.
Here are just some of my FAVORITE bits, in no particular order...
1) Great hosts - Joelle and Jorik, as well as Sadie who hosted our girl's weekend!
2)Donning red lipstick to the Red Light District with Ingrid.
3)Refreshing facial at Akasha Holistic Wellbeing Center at the hotel.
4)Bike culture - cars are discouraged by the government, with around 1 million bikes in the city and about a third of all journey's being completed by bike.
5)Boat culture - So many canals, so little time! I can't of anything more relaxing than tooling around on the water with friends, a picnic and a bottle of wine, can you?
6)My amazing suite at The Conservatorium. I know I have already gushed about my accommodations, but seriously, it was sick!
7)Joelle's daughter, Indah made portraits of the 4 of us ladies. I love mine:
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9)Canal tour of Amsterdam with Ingrid - what a great way to see the city!)
10)Enjoying a picnic on the grass with Ingrid and new friends.