Day 12: From Euro-star to Amster-dame

What a day! I left the apartment in London this morning at 6:30 to get to St Pancras station for my Eurostar train to Brussels then connecting train to Amsterdam. That is, after I managed to re-pack my bags. I haven't bought that much in London but it wasn't fitting anywhere as nicely as when I left Adelaide. St Pancras was immediately familiar from my trip to Paris. Both trains were very comfy and lunch was particularly nice.

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I loved watching the scenery change as we went from London to Kent to France to Belgium and then to Holland. The following pictures are in no particular order.

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And then as we approached Amsterdam I saw my first "real" windmill.

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As comfortable as the London apartment was, where I'm staying in Amsterdam has so much more character. The owner greeted me and she has everything organized along with a few food and drink treats. The front door is the small black door in the centre of this picture.

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This will be a very comfortable home for the next few days ... if I don't kill myself on the stairs of course.

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As soon as I settled in I went wandering. I must admit the city has surprised me. There are so many great little shops and boutiques. Every street I walked down was teeming with activity. I can't wait to get out exploring more tomorrow after a good sleep.

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On the way back to the apartment I went to the supermarket to buy my supplies. I've forgotten how challenging (but fun) this can be in a foreign country. Now, did I actually buy what I thought I did? I'll let you know tomorrow.