Amsterdam

Almost exactly 20 years ago my husband returned home from a 2 year mission for our church.  He served in the Netherlands and fell in love with the country while he was there.  Ever since we have been married we have talked about going back, but something always came up.   This year as a Christmas gift for him, (after finding a killer deal on plane tickets) I decided it was about time he went back.
We’re headed to Amsterdam in the next few weeks, and I can’t wait to have him show me around his old stomping grounds.

 

instagram photo: username missiemort

Half the fun of the trip is in the planning and I’ve already started to put together a travel journal…  I plan on using the same method as previous trips to document our trip “as we go”. I’ll be sure to share the finished project with you all.

Why am I telling you this??? Well other than to prepare you for a barrage of travel photos and stories, I need some advice, and this little old blog is a great place to find it.

1-  The Weather-  highs are forecast in the 50-60 degree range. This seems warm,  but I’m debating about bringing the “big” coat-  anyone know if 50 degrees in the Netherlands is pleasant or FREEZING??? (in Paris it was freezing, my gut’s telling me it will be the same).

2- Which Museum Pass? I’m confused, there’s the Holland Pass, the Amsterdam Card and the Netherlands Museum pass… I’m leaning towards the Holland pass- any opinions will be welcomed (we already have tickets to the Anne Frank house).

3- We plan on visiting Keukenhof, the Hague & Delft  for sure. We are staying in Amsterdam if we want another day out of the city, what do you recommend?

4- Shopping- of course shopping… any tips for places to shop for great home decor items, fabric, trims, ribbons or unique gifts?  (all that can be carried home in a suitcase)

5- Any other “must sees”???  Or other advice? Obviously we’re not interested in the “coffee” houses or the red light district…

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