In Amsterdam we kept a good pace. We went out right after breakfast and came back during the late afternoon. Our days were full and lovely and it was a great balance of experiencing the city and having time at the apartment to cook, do laundry and relax.
In Paris we’ve been going out right after breakfast but there is more of a rush as the sights have long lines if you don’t arrive early. We’ve also been doing a lot more walking, generally just stopping for lunch and have been getting home a lot later.
It’s been fun and great but I knew a rest day would be needed. At home during the summer I usually take the kids out all day on an adventure and then the next day is spent with some quiet time at home and a visit to a playground combined with an errand or two. The kids are still full of energy and not tiring of all the walking or sightseeing but I definitely needed some time to recharge today.
This is how we spent our morning.
(Truth be told, Morgan slept in but this was him once he woke up.)
Today we left mid morning, visited a playground and went out for crepes.
There are a ton of scooters. It feels like all the bikes in Amsterdam have been replaced with motorbikes and scooters.
In keeping with trying to capture pictures of emergency vehicles throughout the countries we visit, here is an ambulance.
We walked through the city this afternoon. We stumbled across a few very cool sights. Here is a church.
We walked through a big cemetery with a variety of small and large headstones, monuments and mini-chapels. This one even has a stained glass window that you can see through the door.
I’m not sure what is up with the couple lying in bed.
Another church which was open so we took a little walk through.
