After Gouda I hopped a bus via Rotterdam to see some windmills. This seriously redeemed a whole day that felt like I was trudging through mud. There were goats! Just hanging out. Like this was next level pastoral.
Gouda
It was a frustrating day for so many reasons. A combination of time, money and people. Even though I pushed through the day to visit interesting sites, I just felt down. Leaving Kenya was weighing on me. Not every vacation day is a happy or content one. Anyway. HOW-dah. That's how you pronounce Gouda. Not … Continue reading Gouda
Look Both Ways
It's been raining since I arrived. Intermittent and drizzling but still wet. Despite the weather I decided to join the Amsterdammers and ride a bike. Turns out you need to look 5 different ways before crossing an intersection. Bicycles. Mopeds. Cars. Pedestrians. Trams. Buses. They're all crossing at once. PLUS there are different lights for … Continue reading Look Both Ways
Goed
The Breakfast Club. Cult classic 80s movie and a cute restaurant in Amsterdam-Oost (east). Started the cool morning with a super delicious chai latte. I also ordered the avocado toast, served on a thick slice of brown bread. Time to start the museum marathon. First - Rijksmuseum. Then the Van Gogh museum. Listen to how … Continue reading Goed
The sun sets at 10:30pm
It's 10:19pm and (a very cold) 64 degrees. The sun has not set! A decent (I mean properly chilly) wind is blowing. A man just jogged by in shorts and a sleeveless shirt. I don't get it. What is this place? Amsterdam. Holland. At dinner, I started a conversation with another solo traveler. Turns out … Continue reading The sun sets at 10:30pm
The Jam 