Tag Archives: Amsterdam

Going Dutch – Day 20

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Angela B

Today our breakfast was brought up to us by our colleague from NIST, Jago: fresh bread rolls and croissants, mixed berries, yoghurt, freshly squeezed orange juice, cheese, ham, cake and cereal. We ate on the roof and planned how to … Continue reading →

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Hup! Holland Hup! – Day 19

Posted on July 12, 2010 by Angela B

An unexpected bonus for this trip was arriving in Amsterdam on the weekend of the World Cup final (Netherlands vs Spain). To get from our B&B on De Lairessestraat to the city we walked through Vondel Park. This park has … Continue reading →

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Wet ‘n’ Wild in Amsterdam – Day 18

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Angela B

Amsterdam. Finally – the weather we have been expecting from this northern part of Europe has appeared. And not just a drizzle of rain and a strong breeze; this was a howling, sky-cracking, duck-drenching storm, which we got caught in … Continue reading →

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