Way out wharf...a ferry ride away!

As it turns out, after being taken to the incorrect Doubletree, where we are is certainly further from the action but the ambience, style and eclecticism of our lodging is perfect!  Funky and quirky with a commuter ferry at our doorstep.  We're across the way from the back side of the Central Station, next to something call the BOTEL, yes, a ship hotel.




Love to start the day with a semi-European/English style breakfast buffet with both savory and sweet offerings.  Funny.  Baked beans, sausages, bacon, mushrooms, donuts, muesli, yogurts, elderberry and orange juices,  micro greens, tomatoes and cucumbers and more...

No salmon at this breakfast but smoked mackerel is fabulous.

First person we get to spend time with...Jody Baush! Bless her heart...she hopped on a ferry to visit with us across the water!




We started our day in A'dam at the...HANDBAG MUSEUM!  Yes, that's right.  After all, I'm with the QUEEN of Accessories and Handbags from our days together almost 30 years ago. Yikes.

The King and Queen and I! 

Then on to meet Nathalie, someone I hadn't seen in almost 20 years though it's funny, it truly didn't feel like that many moons.  She introduced us to Pompadour a small, quaint, patisserie with house made chocolates, pastries and beautiful creations.  Wonderfully delicious.






Then sights around the canals, traditional Dutch houses, the coffeehouses, and Nathalie's 15th century home!













This  is her street and the views are amazing from her cool workshop! Here's her FB page: Eifelbee Cotton Jersey Hats. Super cute hats!

Photo bombing...is an International thing!