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The Cornwell's European Vacation - Amsterdam Day 1

 When you have limited time in Europe you have to take the early flights. Thank goodness for yummy coffee in the airport lounge. I absolutely LOVE the cafe latte's in Europe, if only I could recreate them at home....

We took an early flight from Prague to Amsterdam to spend a couple days before heading back to the States. We spent just over 24 hours there the last time we were in Europe so we decided it would become our exit country. This time we had almost three full days!

 Took the train from the airport to the city and got out of the station to this beautiful sight. It had been super hot and sunny in Vienna and Prague but much cooler and damper here. But we grew up in Seattle, no worries.


 We checked into our little boutique hotel, grabbed a bite to eat and then found a canal cruise to take.

 It was so much fun and a great way to see the city and learn lots of interesting facts.





 It's all so beautiful.





 After the cruise we just started walking.

 Silly me forgot my sunglasses back at the hotel because it was overcast when we left.

 We passed by this little bar on the cruise and we had to come find it because it was so crooked from all the settling. Can you see how much it's leaning?

 The view from inside.

 We headed back to the hotel for a short nap and then got ready for a night out in the Red Light District.

 So much to see and experience.


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