The weather was again crazy last night. Thundering and lightning, with massive winds. The rain had stopped but it was still blowing quite a bit. We had a rough start to the day with lots of little bickering and short fuses all around. So we jumped on the bikes hoping a day of playgrounds would… Continue reading Amsterdam, Netherlands: Adventure Day 2
Month: June 2019
Amsterdam, Netherlands: Adventure Day 1
Last night was thundering and lightning like crazy and the morning didn't look so bright. Ty headed out about 9am on his bike with the chariot to a bike shop about 9 miles away. He had arranged to get bike boxes from them. (He's so organized!) - So the kids and I were left to… Continue reading Amsterdam, Netherlands: Adventure Day 1
Duisburg, Germany to Amsterdam, Netherlands: Cycling Day 13
It's our last day cycling the EuroVelo 15! Yay but also boo. It's been quite the experience. - It was already a steamy day in Duisburg. - I loved all these little fields we rode past. Tucked in amongst houses. I wondered if they were private or part of a larger farm? - Quick playground… Continue reading Duisburg, Germany to Amsterdam, Netherlands: Cycling Day 13
Köln to Duisburg, Germany: Cycling Day 12
Today started off a bit ominously with L waking me because he was scared of the thunder. Thunder and lightning with the rain pouring down. Not the best way to wake up on a biking day. - Thankfully by 9ish it had mostly stopped. It did a brief dump on us after we got the… Continue reading Köln to Duisburg, Germany: Cycling Day 12
Köln, Germany: Adventure Day 2
Today was all about Phantasialand! It's a bit smaller amusement park than we went to at Europa Park. However it's still massive! R woke up to balloons all around and a breakfast celebration of candles in her Belgium waffle with whipped cream topping. She requested presents next and was gifted chocolates, gum (that was like… Continue reading Köln, Germany: Adventure Day 2
Köln, Germany: Adventure Day 1
What a wonderful way to start the day. Just letting the kids play and relax at the apartment. We finally left sometime after 9 and got an Uber ride to the Köln Zoo and hit the ground running. This place is massive and it was shaping up to be a beautiful and hot day. It… Continue reading Köln, Germany: Adventure Day 1
Bonn to Köln, Germany: Cycling Day 11
Since Ty has learned to work the credit cards and their benefits he's managed to get us both Dimond Hilton status. This allowed us to get breakfast for free at the hotel. Otherwise it's like $30 per person and we're way too cheap to spend that! 😆 Oh my goodness this was maybe the most… Continue reading Bonn to Köln, Germany: Cycling Day 11