Night at The Museum and Arc
First let me say we have the Metro down pat now and it is really helpful in this city. So tonight we started back at the Louvre (Wednesdays it stays open until 9:30) and there were fewer people but more … Continued
Day 4 The Louvre and Notre Dame
Wow, where do I start?!? Not only is the Louvre filled with the most beautiful art in the world, the buildings themselves are incredible! To say its big is an understatement. Its 652,300 square feet. You could spend all day … Continued
The Troup’s March into Paris
Tammy LOVES this little Fiat we got. It was a great decision NOT to get the car until the day we leave Amsterdam. No parking or rental cost for three days and we took public transit so no issues. Drive down … Continued
Marc’s day at the Rijksmuseum
Had a great today at the Rijksmuseum!! I so loved being able watch Tammy as she looked at everything. It was so wonderful. We go there early and the line was short. When we left just after lunch time it … Continued
Day 2 The Rijks Museum
Holland was once the home of Rembrandt and Van Gogh, so the museums here are great. We spent the morning at the Rijks Museum. This museum’s claim to fame is a Rembrandt titled “The Night Watch”. It took my … Continued
First Night Cont’d
So many beautiful sights like this. This is the main train station, or Central Station. Beautiful building. In my defense to the previous post………..yes, I reached a point last night where about halfway through that beer, I … Continued
Amsterdam first night
We had not slept (very little on plane) for 24 plus hour, but we rallied and went down to the “City Centre” anyway. Tammy found out why Sammy Haggar declares in the song “Amsterdam, stone you like nothing else can”. … Continued
Bikes Everywhere!!!
Marc told me that LOTS of Dutch people ride bikes, but wow!! He wasn’t kidding. Down every street I’ve seen rows and rows of bikes parked in front of businesses and cafes. These people are serious about it. 1 … Continued
Day 1 Amsterdam
What a great first day so far! We are going back out again tonight. 4pm here right now. Had a great time getting Tammy acquainted with city center.
Team Troup safely on the Ground in Europe
Really nice flight! No problems connect at Philly. We just checked in,hotel looks great!! Marc made a new friend (Constance) at American Airlines. Love Love going site seeing.