We return to Amsterdam so relieved to not be submerged in children only to be awoken by the sounds of kids playing in the schoolyard next door. All of our travels up to this point were during end of year holiday and so we never knew the apartment was next to an elementary school. We laughed and made coffee.
The weather turned dramatically when we got back. The wind picked up and it rained. It rained and it blew and it blew and it gusted and poured. I felt like I was back in Oakland in a good storm and we stayed indoors. Jen rested her feet, her gut, and her brain... I got restless. I was going out for soup and groceries, but in general wanted more. This city is so big with so much going on and I had not seen any of it. I stayed put for days and finally we started getting out and seeing more of the city in small amounts.
We walked over by Jordaan where the AnneFrank house is. Walked right passed it, I think, but we were more amazed by the boots in the window and the church bells. The light was amazing after the rain and wind. We kept walking, got lost, and finally made it back to the house for some more soup. THere is this soup place down the street. THat is all they do, make soup. over 100 soups on recipe with about 6-10 every given day. I think I had a split pea and jen an indian chickpea. We ate our fill and discovered the power of iTunes and buying movies and TV shows and went to bed after eating some chocolate covered shortbread.
Life is good... tomorrow we go to Haarlem to meet up with Cassie and Lorenzo, and Sophia, Henri, and Tigo on thier home turf.
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Dear Jim and Jen,
Looks like you are having an awesome time! Tried to call you this morning. Miss you and your voices! Love, Andi and Dad
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