A Trip Report Belgium and Amsterdam! - Page 7

hrlydavison · 09-14-2007

One of the best TR reports EVER Linda!!! Great Job!!!

It is so nice of you to spend so much time in your report. I have always wanted to go to Europe. Your report sustains me till the kids are older

Great Pictures!!!!!

Again Great Job!!!!

Doggiemom · 09-14-2007

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Originally Posted by hrlydavison

One of the best TR reports EVER Linda!!! Great Job!!!

It is so nice of you to spend so much time in your report. I have always wanted to go to Europe. Your report sustains me till the kids are older

Great Pictures!!!!!

Again Great Job!!!!

Thank you so much...it does take time to do these trip reports....find what pics you want, put them into photobucket, resize them, put it in the thread (and hope my internet doesn't go down in the meantime

) I am so glad you are enjoying it!

I was never really drawn to Europe until I went to Italy this past January. My next European vacation will be either Spain or Greece!

Hopefully in January!

jflattracker · 09-14-2007

Awesome pictures! Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us!

**sctx** · 09-14-2007

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Originally Posted by Doggiemom

A bit "nippy" this time of year on the North Sea!!!

and your point is....??????

.........

Doggiemom · 09-14-2007

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Originally Posted by sctx

and your point is....??????

.........

Tim did say that growing up as a kid and going to the North Sea in the summers was his first boob sighting!

Doggiemom · 09-14-2007

Our last night in Belguim

........After the North Sea and Brugge we were pretty beat, we go back to the hotel to re-group.... for a total of about 10 minutes!

I was hungry, again.....so Tim and I head to the Grote Market, stop at a cafe to have a few beers then eat, well a few turned into ALOT!

Time to meet up with everyone at another bar! No dinner for me tonight!
A nice group shot!

Kelley and Tim's cousin Sarah.

Tim and Joel

Tim and Aunt Kay

Tom (Sarah's boyfriend) and me.

Joel and beer!

Around midnight Kelley and I head to the hotel, we are done for the night. I think Tim and Joel stumbled back about 2am! The next day was Amsterdam and meeting up with TeeZet!!

**TeeZet** · 09-14-2007

Brugge = wow!

Seeing your pics makes me want to go and see Brugge personally all the more! And it's not a matter of "if" I will go, but more like "when"!

Doggiemom · 09-14-2007

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Originally Posted by TeeZet

Brugge = wow!

Seeing your pics makes me want to go and see Brugge personally all the more! And it's not a matter of "if" I will go, but more like "when"!

Yes Tony...Brugge is a MUST SEE!! And you're so close......

silvergirl · 09-14-2007

Wow, Linda!!! I'm running out of words but yet feel I must post and tell you how very much I'm enjoying your report.

How long was the entire trip? Seems like it would take weeks to do all that you've done so far.
I really loved the color of this building and thought the hanging moon was pretty cool!

I've got a "thing" for moons and stars.

So looking forward to more..........and more!!

E in DC · 09-14-2007

It's so much fun to read a trip report from a place you've been and loved! Your photos are absolutely amazing, Linda.

And YOU, my dear, look fabulous!

When I visited Belgium a few years ago, me reaction was very similar. Brussels was okay. I was there a few days for work. There were some fascinating parts, but I was surprised by the prevalence of grey concrete. Then I went to Brugge and was absolutely blown away by the charm and the history.

We're mulling over a winter trip. I was all set to cash in the frequent flyer miles for and head to Mexico. But after seeing your report/photos, I'm having a hankering for Europe!

So many places, so little money/miles. You are so lucky to work for an airline!! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

CaroleLB · 09-15-2007

but the big question is... did you sample any local beers?

Doggiemom · 09-16-2007

Day 7.....our last day in Europe, but.....this is the day we travel from Leuven to Amsterdam and get to finally meet TeeZet (Tony)

. Tony and I had been emailing back and forth on what time to meet up at our hotel, the plan was that we were going to arrive at the hotel no later than 2pm. I think we arrived around 1:30ish or so, Tony was waiting for us at a cafe on the corner of where our hotel was located.....he recognized us right away!

Train ride from Leuven to Amsterdam, we changed trains in Mechelen and missed the earlier train to AMS by just a few minutes......

Lunch on the train

We check into the hotel, run up to our room to put the bags away and were off!
Some first sights of Amsterdam!

Lunch! We find an Argentinian restaurant. This is the only food pic I took

After lunch, we walk, and walk somemore. As Tony, our WONDERFUL tour guide points out different sights!
The Rijksmuseum.

Tony took this one of me!

We are on our way to the Van Gogh museum. Originally Kelley just wanted to go in, but we all decided to, and were really glad we did. I only got a few pics, Tim or Joel got busted for taking pics (we weren't suppose to

)

More walking.....

Tony takes us to Rhembrant Park, and a cafe....all this walking is making us thirsty!

Kelley shows off her new clog slippers!

There was a little dog running around the cafe. I was kind of worried about him but he wasn't skinny and didn't look lost. Turns out he was with his owner, I see his owner get on a motorcycle, what's he gonna do with the dog?

I then see him pull out something like a book bag and put the dog in it! He was nice enough to pose for me!

jamesblonde · 09-16-2007

Linda, I just can't say enough about your photos. Absolutely beautiful. This looks like it was such a great trip.

Doggiemom · 09-16-2007

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Originally Posted by jamesblonde

Linda, I just can't say enough about your photos. Absolutely beautiful. This looks like it was such a great trip.

It was SOOOO much fun!!!!

Gonna have to finish this later today....yard work, clean the pool, and thinking about starting a painting of one of the MANY windows with flowers!!!

Last intallment contains, a canal tour, "coffee shops", a Mexican bar, and the Red Light District!!!!

silvergirl · 09-16-2007

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Originally Posted by Doggiemom

It was SOOOO much fun!!!!

Gonna have to finish this later today....yard work, clean the pool, and thinking about starting a painting of one of the MANY windows with flowers!!!

Last intallment contains, a canal tour, "coffee shops", a Mexican bar, and the Red Light District!!!!

Saving the best for last, are we?

09-16-2007	#102 (permalink)
Doggiemom añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 6,351	Day 7.....our last day in Europe, but.....this is the day we travel from Leuven to Amsterdam and get to finally meet TeeZet (Tony). Tony and I had been emailing back and forth on what time to meet up at our hotel, the plan was that we were going to arrive at the hotel no later than 2pm. I think we arrived around 1:30ish or so, Tony was waiting for us at a cafe on the corner of where our hotel was located.....he recognized us right away! Train ride from Leuven to Amsterdam, we changed trains in Mechelen and missed the earlier train to AMS by just a few minutes...... Lunch on the train We check into the hotel, run up to our room to put the bags away and were off! Some first sights of Amsterdam! Lunch! We find an Argentinian restaurant. This is the only food pic I took After lunch, we walk, and walk somemore. As Tony, our WONDERFUL tour guide points out different sights! The Rijksmuseum. Tony took this one of me! We are on our way to the Van Gogh museum. Originally Kelley just wanted to go in, but we all decided to, and were really glad we did. I only got a few pics, Tim or Joel got busted for taking pics (we weren't suppose to) More walking..... Tony takes us to Rhembrant Park, and a cafe....all this walking is making us thirsty! Kelley shows off her new clog slippers! There was a little dog running around the cafe. I was kind of worried about him but he wasn't skinny and didn't look lost. Turns out he was with his owner, I see his owner get on a motorcycle, what's he gonna do with the dog? I then see him pull out something like a book bag and put the dog in it! He was nice enough to pose for me! __________________ " In a perfect world every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog." Linda Last edited by Doggiemom; 09-16-2007 at 11:33 AM..

09-14-2007	#91 (permalink)
hrlydavison life=playa Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middle of a cornfield in Illinois Posts: 535	One of the best TR reports EVER Linda!!! Great Job!!! It is so nice of you to spend so much time in your report. I have always wanted to go to Europe. Your report sustains me till the kids are older Great Pictures!!!!! Again Great Job!!!!

09-14-2007	#93 (permalink)
jflattracker añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Loveland,Co Posts: 11,737	Awesome pictures! Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us!

09-14-2007	#96 (permalink)
Doggiemom añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 6,351	Our last night in Belguim ........After the North Sea and Brugge we were pretty beat, we go back to the hotel to re-group.... for a total of about 10 minutes! I was hungry, again.....so Tim and I head to the Grote Market, stop at a cafe to have a few beers then eat, well a few turned into ALOT! Time to meet up with everyone at another bar! No dinner for me tonight! A nice group shot! Kelley and Tim's cousin Sarah. Tim and Joel Tim and Aunt Kay Tom (Sarah's boyfriend) and me. Joel and beer! Around midnight Kelley and I head to the hotel, we are done for the night. I think Tim and Joel stumbled back about 2am! The next day was Amsterdam and meeting up with TeeZet!!

09-14-2007	#97 (permalink)
TeeZet Non-aggressive Dutch dude Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Uithoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 7,784	Brugge = wow! Seeing your pics makes me want to go and see Brugge personally all the more! And it's not a matter of "if" I will go, but more like "when"!

09-14-2007	#99 (permalink)
silvergirl Pomegranite tequila lover Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,046	Wow, Linda!!! I'm running out of words but yet feel I must post and tell you how very much I'm enjoying your report. How long was the entire trip? Seems like it would take weeks to do all that you've done so far. I really loved the color of this building and thought the hanging moon was pretty cool! I've got a "thing" for moons and stars. So looking forward to more..........and more!!

09-14-2007	#100 (permalink)
E in DC beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 479	It's so much fun to read a trip report from a place you've been and loved! Your photos are absolutely amazing, Linda. And YOU, my dear, look fabulous! When I visited Belgium a few years ago, me reaction was very similar. Brussels was okay. I was there a few days for work. There were some fascinating parts, but I was surprised by the prevalence of grey concrete. Then I went to Brugge and was absolutely blown away by the charm and the history. We're mulling over a winter trip. I was all set to cash in the frequent flyer miles for and head to Mexico. But after seeing your report/photos, I'm having a hankering for Europe! So many places, so little money/miles. You are so lucky to work for an airline!! Thanks for sharing your adventure.

09-15-2007	#101 (permalink)
CaroleLB añejo Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,980	but the big question is... did you sample any local beers?

09-16-2007	#103 (permalink)
jamesblonde añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: South of Seattle Posts: 7,805	Linda, I just can't say enough about your photos. Absolutely beautiful. This looks like it was such a great trip.

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