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We left Amsterdam for Zaandam, a sleepy Dutch town. There were two options for tours this morning – either a visit to Zaanse Schans windmills or a tour of a Dutch Dairy Farm. Rick Steves wrote that the Zaanse Schans was bit on the touristy side, so I opted for the Dairy Farm. The farm, …

We’ve landed in Rotterdam on Saturday! And they were celebrating Summer Carnival. It reminded me of my New Orleans Mardi Gras experiences – big floats, crazy costumes. You couldn’t ask for better weather – sunshine! Sadly I didn’t have much free time to catch beads because today was a day full of two tours. We …

Well we’re in the last few days of the cruise. I’m having a fine time, except starting to feel the hints of a cold. Today was a trip in the morning to Oudenbosh and their homage of the basilica in Rome. I love that a priest was able to inspire his flock to give (and …

First let me tell you that I’m still unable to pronounce this town’s name correctly. The morning was spent sailing (thru the lock again), headed toward Nijmegen. We arrived early under the helm of my handsome captain. This was my stupid day. Every trip has a stupid day where you make stupid decisions. So yeah, …