My travels started with a flight from MSY to IAH on Sunday, December 27th. Many people told me to arrive at the airport early due to the recent scares on the Delta flight from Amsterdam to Detroit. However, there was no line at security and things seemed to be same as usual.
I had an easy flight to Houston, where I met up with my brother Rick, his wife Leslie, and their two kids - David and Ann Marie - for lunch at Papadeaux. While waiting for our flight to Amsterdam, we randomly ran into cousin Audrey Meyn who was on a layer for her travels from Philly back to New Orleans. The Saint's loss to the Buccaneers was a damper.
The flight from Houston to Amsterdam's Schiphol on Continental provided ample opportunity for TV watching, which I really enjoyed - Julie and Julia, The Sound of Music (watched with Ann Marie) and several episodes of the Family Guy. I didn't get any sleep but loved getting to watch all that TV. Flight attendant Jim made the trip especially fun. He remembered Leslie's birthday and provided us with wine, desserts, and other fun stuff.
Schiphol was a delight as always. Our cab was a Volkswagen van (much needed because of Rick and Leslie's 25 pieces of luggage). Our day consisted of shopping at Albert Heijn, picking up Roxie from the kennel, a very much needed four hour nap, an Israeli dinner cooked by Leslie (delicious!!!), and much playing with the kids. A phone call from Randy topped off the day. Tomorrow, after sleeping as late as I want, I will visit the Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam.
I had an easy flight to Houston, where I met up with my brother Rick, his wife Leslie, and their two kids - David and Ann Marie - for lunch at Papadeaux. While waiting for our flight to Amsterdam, we randomly ran into cousin Audrey Meyn who was on a layer for her travels from Philly back to New Orleans. The Saint's loss to the Buccaneers was a damper.
The flight from Houston to Amsterdam's Schiphol on Continental provided ample opportunity for TV watching, which I really enjoyed - Julie and Julia, The Sound of Music (watched with Ann Marie) and several episodes of the Family Guy. I didn't get any sleep but loved getting to watch all that TV. Flight attendant Jim made the trip especially fun. He remembered Leslie's birthday and provided us with wine, desserts, and other fun stuff.
Schiphol was a delight as always. Our cab was a Volkswagen van (much needed because of Rick and Leslie's 25 pieces of luggage). Our day consisted of shopping at Albert Heijn, picking up Roxie from the kennel, a very much needed four hour nap, an Israeli dinner cooked by Leslie (delicious!!!), and much playing with the kids. A phone call from Randy topped off the day. Tomorrow, after sleeping as late as I want, I will visit the Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam.
Brian, this looks like so much fun! So glad you have joined the blogging world -- seems like the perfect fit for your natural photography and story-telling abilities. I look forward to reading more about your adventures!
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