We spent Dave's birthday in Amsterdam. Since we only had the one day there we didn't get to do very much but one of the highlights was definitely the Corrie Ten Boom Museum. If anyone has read The Hiding Place you know what I'm talking about. In a nutshell, during WWII Corrie hid Jewish people in a hidden room built into her bedroom, was caught, sent to a prison camp and survived. She was a remarkable lady! Anyway, here is the house in Haarlem.
This is the hiding place. The entrance is a little hidden door at the bottom of the closet. I got to crawl through it and stand in the little room. They cut a hole in the wall so people could peek in and see just how tiny this room is.
We didnt' get to go inside the Anne Frank house but we at least walked by.
Our hostel was on The Ship Avanti and was really cool. We were not so sure about it at first but it had rave reviews and once we were there we loved it! The rooms were tiny but the rest of the boat was surprisingly roomy and the lady who runs it is awesome!
Our hostel was on The Ship Avanti and was really cool. We were not so sure about it at first but it had rave reviews and once we were there we loved it! The rooms were tiny but the rest of the boat was surprisingly roomy and the lady who runs it is awesome!
Our room, we couldn't get ready for bed at the same time because just wasn't enough room!
Amsterdam was pretty fun. Next time we go back we will have to spend some more time. We didn't get a chance to see the tulips... oh well. Happy Birthday Dave!
Amsterdam was pretty fun. Next time we go back we will have to spend some more time. We didn't get a chance to see the tulips... oh well. Happy Birthday Dave!
2 comments:
I was trying to channel you guy when I was making the cake! I love seeing your travels, we will definitely need to consult you guys on where to visit. But next spring you guys should come up to Seattle and stay with us and we would take you guys to see the tulip festival, that way when you go back to Amsterdam you will have something to compare it to!
I loved all your pictures! Looks like you had a wonderful time in Europe. I would have loved to see the Corrie Ten Boom museum. The Hiding Place is one of my all time favorite books.
PS...congratulations on your 1st anniversary. Time went by so fast! I'm so glad that Dave found you and made you part of our family. Definitely the best decision of his life ;o)
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