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Keukenhof and Zaanse Schans

October 27, 2017 Adam Comments 438 comments

After spending our past few days in the city, we wanted to do something different. So, we planned a day around scenery of a more natural variety. Nicole found two attractions that offered exactly what we wanted to see. The Zaans Schans and the Keukenhof. The Keukenhof is a monument to nature. The 79 acre park is packed from wall to wall with sights to see and things to do. The main attraction are the flower beds with tulips, roses,…

A Primer for our Intercontinental Excursion

April 25, 2017 Adam Comments 8 comments

Our hop over the Atlantic is coming soon. After all of the planning, preparation, research, and anticipation, we are chomping at the bit to be on our way. We have been planning this trip for over a year, across two states, 3 homes, and multiple mini vacations. The itinerary is set, and the time until departure has gone from months to hours in what seems to be the blink of an eye. Before we leave, we found a local attraction…