This trip started off on a great foot when our first connecting flight was canceled. Ok, no worries, we got re-booked on a later flight that still allowed us to get the same international flight from DC. Then, one of the wheels on Noelle’s carry-on bag fell off on the gangway. No worries, I scooped it up and just kept walking – we got this! Finally, we stepped off the plane in Schiphol full of anticipation and excitement; we made it to Amsterdam!
After fumbling around with baggage, and getting on the wrong platform, we found the train to Centraal Station. From there we took a tram out to the Jordaan neighborhood where we will be staying for the next two months. We dropped our bags and went out to explore.
Visited Sara’s Pancake House, and had a very tasty little breakfast. The little pancakes might have cost double the equivalent meal in the US, but hey they’re worth it right?!
We soon found a few other classic Amsterdam sights like Westerkerk, the Anne Frank House (although we’ve already been there and aren’t too keen on waiting in line!), and of course the cheese museum!
After checking in to our apartment and taking a much needed shower + nap, we headed back out to explore the immediate neighborhood. Our first overall impressions are that the place we are renting is awesome, the people in the neighborhood are friendly, and we will have everything we need to make this an amazing experience. To prove that point, we were able to make a great first dinner to cap off an amazing first day – day 2 here we come!
