No really we can't. We can't speak Dutch. We have no idea where to go. We're now driving on the right side of the road again, but with the steering wheel still on the Scottish right side as well. Our maps failed us, as did the gas station "where are we" queries. Our current sat nav (GPS) apparently only works in the UK and Ireland (what a scam! Satellites are flying all over the earth and it is a total rip off that it won't work here...) So we are now the proud owners of two GPS systems, one Dutch and one UK, that won't work in the US upon our arrival. Let us not discuss. Anywhoo, we still had such lovely exciting moments today: seeing Holland for the first time as the ship pulled into the dock, spotting the first of many massive windmills, bicyclists everywhere, tulips starting to bud, sauna at the hotel, and a delicious meal of pannekoeks (pancakes similar to crepes and mighty tasty.) I wish my mother and my Oma were here to share in this special time. My mom is in Arizona, but since my Oma has passed, I plan on her being here with us at least some of the time.
Cold out side on the deck. Holland coming into view (but not actually visable in this picture.)
Breakfast Buffett on the boat.
Lighthouse in view. Fantastic!
Inside the Dutch pancake house. It was wonderful, and since we couldn't read a word on the menu, we got to choose from the list of local favorites that our lovely waitress told us about in broken English. So fun, and we really all ended up ordering winners!
Another shot. I love the tulip wall paper in the background.
Had the Marriot workout room all to ourselves. No injuries, and we headed to the sauna right after. A very relaxing evening.
Sounds wonderful, i too love that wallpaper, where could I use that?! Now to find a Keuken Dutch Restaurant.
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