Amsterdam was such a needed getaway; a short, easy flight and an apartment in the Jordaan neighborhood made for a relaxing trip. Getting to spend time with Mara and Tracy made me so happy. Even though it was short, it was the perfect spark to end April on. A few highlights include:

Freezing cold wind

Hail and blue skies – at the same time

Wine and gossip and laughter

Lots of goat cheese

Even more walking

Prince tributes

Getting soaked in a sudden downpour en route to check out the red light district

Tea and coffee and cake

A coffeeshop doesn’t sell coffee? What do they call a place that does serve coffee?

Vigilance in the face of seriously serious bikers

Chocolate tasting

Cheese and bread sampling at the market

Ok…all the food eating