Amsterdam, Netherlands
The final stop on our trip is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Not exactly the same feeling as Eastern Europe and a little off the beaten path for this trip, but I figured since we were on the continent we should stop by, hang out with some family and show Mr. G around the place.
The biggest difference of this place from where had been was how COLD it was in Holland. We had gone from 100+ degrees and sunshine to 50 degrees with rain and wind. I'm talking hypothermia. I was not prepared. I only packed a light rain jacket and long pants, but nothing terribly warm. It was hard to stay focused during the day. All I wanted to do is take cover in a cafe or bakery somewhere. Or better yet, just stay on the canal bus all day. But we didn't. We made our way to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and saw some amazing art from the best Dutch artists, Rembrandt in particular. My favorite painting though, was the Kitchen Maid by Jan Vermeer. The colors in this painting are so vibrant.
Let's not forget our stroll through the Red Light District. Yes, its as hoochy as as it sounds. There really are women standing in windows selling sex to whoever wants it. I know you hear about it all the time, but to see it and to think these ladies do this all day everyday...nasty! The ladies were not too pleased when Mr. G pulled out the camera. She's givin' him the bird here.
We had a great time visiting with some distance cousins. we took a train to Utrecht where Gert and Hanny picked us up and took us to Bas and Germaine's house. We went from there to the Happy Garden, a Chinese restaurant down the street from Bas and Germaine's home. Bas' kids and Germaine's mother, Louise, and father, "Big Bob," joined us for dinner. We night-capped at Bas and Germaine's house with drinks, good conversation and a little"makin' bacon." It was a lovely evening.
The final stop on our trip is in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Not exactly the same feeling as Eastern Europe and a little off the beaten path for this trip, but I figured since we were on the continent we should stop by, hang out with some family and show Mr. G around the place.
The biggest difference of this place from where had been was how COLD it was in Holland. We had gone from 100+ degrees and sunshine to 50 degrees with rain and wind. I'm talking hypothermia. I was not prepared. I only packed a light rain jacket and long pants, but nothing terribly warm. It was hard to stay focused during the day. All I wanted to do is take cover in a cafe or bakery somewhere. Or better yet, just stay on the canal bus all day. But we didn't. We made our way to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and saw some amazing art from the best Dutch artists, Rembrandt in particular. My favorite painting though, was the Kitchen Maid by Jan Vermeer. The colors in this painting are so vibrant. 
Let's not forget our stroll through the Red Light District. Yes, its as hoochy as as it sounds. There really are women standing in windows selling sex to whoever wants it. I know you hear about it all the time, but to see it and to think these ladies do this all day everyday...nasty! The ladies were not too pleased when Mr. G pulled out the camera. She's givin' him the bird here.
We had a great time visiting with some distance cousins. we took a train to Utrecht where Gert and Hanny picked us up and took us to Bas and Germaine's house. We went from there to the Happy Garden, a Chinese restaurant down the street from Bas and Germaine's home. Bas' kids and Germaine's mother, Louise, and father, "Big Bob," joined us for dinner. We night-capped at Bas and Germaine's house with drinks, good conversation and a little"makin' bacon." It was a lovely evening.
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