This was a very different weekend then when we have the chance to getaway without the kids but we had a different type of fun. We got soaked as we ran through a rainstorm after dinner the first night (I carried Caroline and Jesse had Lauren - Cole was our big trooper!). We walked hand-in-hand with the kids through the Red Light District, at 9:30 a.m. We didn't see any Rembrandts or Van Goghs but we did visit Nemo, the Netherlands' largest science center for kids. It was fantastic and even Caroline was amused. We had the most delicious Starbucks lattes along the harbor.
We ate in a converted water pumping station near Westerpark (Cafe Restaurant Amsterdam), a tiny luncheonette and a cozy brasserie (Luden) in the historic district and an amazing pancake house (Pancakes! Amsterdam). For whatever reason, all four meals were orderly and although not quite relaxing, they were absent of screaming, crying or anyone leaving their seats before it was time to go. Whew!
We walked all over town, over to Vondelpark which is a beautiful green space but the playground left a lot to be desired, by the Anne Frank House so we can remind the kids they saw it when they learn about it later, and rode a canal ferry through the beautiful waterways of the city. This last trip (which was actually our first excursion) proved to be the most painful as Caroline lost interest about half-way through the ride and we couldn't get off until it finished. Luckily, although she proved to be very vocal at various times throughout the long weekend, she regained composure (or wore herself out as it might be) and we really did enjoy the trip. Next time though, we want to try it on our own!
Ready for a canal ride
Nemo Science Center
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