Day 6: Edinburgh to London

Day 6: Edinburgh to London

Traveling through Scotland We woke up early and enjoyed a Scottish breakfast at the pub below the hotel, ThreeSisters. The staff was friendly, and Samuel proclaimed he had the best waffle ever. Samuel has the kindest heart. He went and thanked the two young waitresses...
Day 5: Edinburgh!

Day 5: Edinburgh!

The Edinburgh Castle and More I’m writing this post from a train traveling through Scotland to London – first class – with my family – this is the life! You’ll have to tune in tomorrow to hear more about it! Today we visited Edinburgh – in and...
Day 4: Amsterdam and Keukenhof

Day 4: Amsterdam and Keukenhof

Tired & Tulips I am exhausted. I post at night after the kids are in bed. I tell you this so you might understand and overlook any grammar and spelling mistakes. Also, I’m working off the iPad and there is no spellcheck.  I’m leading with photos. You came here to see...
Day 3: Amsterdam – Canals and Exploring

Day 3: Amsterdam – Canals and Exploring

Getting to know Amsterdam We got to know the city a little bit better today.  But before talking about Amsterdam, let’s talk about Samuel, Daniel and coffee (which bears mentioning again.) Samuel Poor Sammy. I think he is struggling with the time change and just being...
Day 2: Amsterdam – King’s Day

Day 2: Amsterdam – King’s Day

Read Diane’s pre-experience thoughts on King’s Day King’s Day! Sometimes making a Plan A and a Plan B pays off. Today was one of those times. Initially I had planned to get out of the city on King’s Day. Too many people for two little kids to be out and about.  But...
Day 1: Amsterdam

Day 1: Amsterdam

What day is it? Still trying to figure out exactly what day it is…. still in the same clothes and same energy as yesterday. But it’s Friday and we are in Amsterdam! We arrived early in the morning. Coming through customs is always difficult. They ask so many...