Netherlands

Rupa and I spent a few days exploring the Netherlands (Alkmaar, Haarlem, Delft, Leiden) before being joined by some good friends in Amsterdam.

Photos

Coming later

Trip log

1. Seattle to Amsterdam - july 17

   Overnight flight

2. Amsterdam - july 18

   Arrival and dinner at Zaza's.

   Hotel Fita, Amsterdam

3. Alkmaar & Zaanse Schans - july 19

   Morning cheese market Alkmaar, historic Dutch village at Zaanse Schans, and dinner at Birds Thai in Amsterdam.

   Hotel Fita, Amsterdam

4. Haarlem - july 20

   Full day in Haarlem.

   Hotel Fita, Amsterdam

5. Delft & Leiden - july 21

   Day trip to Delft and Leiden, followed by dinner at d'Vijff Vlieghen

   Hotel Fita, Amsterdam

6. Amsterdam - july 22

   Lunch at Michelin starred Dekas, dinner at Labyrinth, and coctails at Bar Mokum

   Hotel Fita, Amsterdam

7. Amsterdam - july 23

   Pancake breakfast at De Carrousel, Rijksmuseum visit, Indonesian rice table dinner at Blauw, and cocktails at Flying Dutchmen.

   Hotel Fita, Amsterdam

8. Amsterdam - july 24

   Morning bike tour around Amsterdam, lunch at the tiny Pannenkoekenhuis, dinner at Café Sonneveld, and cocktails at Rum Barrel.

   Hotel Fita, Amsterdam

9. Amsterdam to Paris - july 25

   Direct high-speed train to Paris for the Summer Olympics.

   Le Mathurin, Paris