Day 5: 8th June 2005 - Amsterdam, Hoge Veluwe, and Arnhem. And a Private lodge.
Today, we went about Amsterdam on foot again. It was teeming with people, noisy, and messy, and yet interesting at the same time. That is the charm of Amsterdam: you never quite know what you're going to get.
The Red Light District never sleeps.
When you are in Amsterdam, look out for this chain of small deli called FEBO. They sell great snacks and fries and chicken wings: for just over 1 Euro.
When you've seen enough of western Europe in the last one year, you'll know why I mention the price. McDonald's meals cost about 6-8 Euros each - that's SGD 12-18!
For us, we get by comfortably with most meals thus far.
Every little corner of Amsterdam looks like it came right out of a picture postcard.
As these tourists stroll past the Royal Palace, the pigeons which make this square their daily afternoon haunt stride purposefully across, seeking their constant supply of snacks from passersby.
Hoge Veluwe National Park is a park paradise in the eastern part of the Netherlands.
Large green parts, a sand dune in the middle, and lots of scenic trees, deers to watch, even buffaloes, and rabbits.
We had a terrific time cycling (the bicycles were free for anyone who entered the park) the length of the park. It measures over 16km long and wide.
The best scene I had thus far (from a personal point of view) was right here.
Arnhem is a small town best remembered for its part in the Second World War. History buffs will fancy visiting this town and its memorial sites.
For us, it was a necessary stopover to get to our resting home for the night.
Vildtgaard: A 100 year old private lodge built from trees from the Norwegian forests.
It is THE exclusive location for any honeymoon couple. Our thanks to EarthConnexions for getting us this location!
It is quiet, it is very private, there is no noise pollution from either passing traffic or city noise, it is located right next to the Hoge Veluwe National Park, and we have an entire cottage all to ourselves! We even have our own garden, with a pond.
Trust me, bring your wife/girlfriend here for your next vacation! ;)
The Red Light District never sleeps.
When you are in Amsterdam, look out for this chain of small deli called FEBO. They sell great snacks and fries and chicken wings: for just over 1 Euro.
When you've seen enough of western Europe in the last one year, you'll know why I mention the price. McDonald's meals cost about 6-8 Euros each - that's SGD 12-18!
For us, we get by comfortably with most meals thus far.
Every little corner of Amsterdam looks like it came right out of a picture postcard.
As these tourists stroll past the Royal Palace, the pigeons which make this square their daily afternoon haunt stride purposefully across, seeking their constant supply of snacks from passersby.
Hoge Veluwe National Park is a park paradise in the eastern part of the Netherlands.
Large green parts, a sand dune in the middle, and lots of scenic trees, deers to watch, even buffaloes, and rabbits.
We had a terrific time cycling (the bicycles were free for anyone who entered the park) the length of the park. It measures over 16km long and wide.
The best scene I had thus far (from a personal point of view) was right here.
Arnhem is a small town best remembered for its part in the Second World War. History buffs will fancy visiting this town and its memorial sites.
For us, it was a necessary stopover to get to our resting home for the night.
Vildtgaard: A 100 year old private lodge built from trees from the Norwegian forests.
It is THE exclusive location for any honeymoon couple. Our thanks to EarthConnexions for getting us this location!
It is quiet, it is very private, there is no noise pollution from either passing traffic or city noise, it is located right next to the Hoge Veluwe National Park, and we have an entire cottage all to ourselves! We even have our own garden, with a pond.
Trust me, bring your wife/girlfriend here for your next vacation! ;)
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