24 August 2011

Amsterdam, Netherlands and Berlin, Germany: Bad Weather, Good Food

Our first task of the morning was to get Jamiann to her plane on time.  We got there without issue, got some food in her little belly, and sent her on her way (just got word that she made it safely).  We'll miss you on this side of the pond!

Jamiann's departure must have brought that bad weather, because it literally down-poured for three-quarters of the rest of the time we had to walk around Amsterdam.  We still saw some things, but the highlight was definitely the Dutch ice cream that Grandpa found--only made in this place, only vanilla, and it was absolutely delicious!

Our next task of the day was to get to Berlin.  Despite getting on the wrong train, we made it in time and successfully got on our plane.  When we got there, we missed the train from the airport to Berlin by a few minutes, and had to wait an hour...but the size of our hotel room was worth the wait!  It is three rooms, a private bathroom, and super-comfortable beds.  Yay!

After checking in to our hotel, we went out for our one meal of the day--a German feast.  We happened upon a very old, very traditional restaurant, and the food was wonderful.  We can't wait to start exploring Berlin tomorrow!

1 comment:

linda feldt said...

I think I'm behind a day but the traditional German fest looks tasty as does the dutch vanilla ice cream "your not much if your not dutch" and quite the digs for a night. Love you mom