Jun 10, 2012
Day 2: Amsterdam
Jet lag! That is the word for the day. Our longer layover in Amsterdam was planned for a few reasons. First, the direct KLM flight from Amsterdam to Kilimanjaro only goes twice a week, once on Tuesday. So while planning we decided to take advantage of the weekend and use the two nights in Amsterdam to adjust to the 10 hour time difference and make sure our luggage arrived.
We arranged for a private shuttle since we had so many bags between the 6 of us. All went smoothly an we got to our hotel and checked in and stowed our bags. Our hotel was right in the dam. There was a volleyball tournament taking place in front of town hall so we could hear the whistles and cheers. We went walking to find an ATM and lunch. Oh how I love a sidewalk cafe! We had a delicious meal and went back to the hotel. Everyone was trying to avoid a nap but in the end I gave in and slept for about an hour.
Then we wandered out and had a drink at a brew pub where some Italians and Spaniards were watching football. Then we walked across and had a delicious dinner. The meal made me sleepy and I was able to get in about 5 hours before I woke up in the middle of the night.
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Melanie Pitts
Hi Trish – I just checked in to your blog to see where you were – I knew it was getting close! We’re so excited for you both and can’t wait to see the pics. Enjoy and be safe!!
Melanie & Armando