April 25 began with a quick train ride to Leiden, from where we boarded a bus to Keukenhof - the famed tulip garden. The weather was gorgeous and we wandered through the stunning displays of tulips for about 3 hours. I loved how artfully the beds of tulips were arranged among trees and pathways - perfect for a relaxing morning of soaking in some beauty. The colors, sizes, and even shapes of the flowers were amazing. Truly beautiful.
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| Goofy tourist? Yes please |
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| View of tulip fields from the top of the windmill |
While waiting for our bus back, we spontaneously decided to rent bikes and ride for a while...excellent decision! We rode through little towns (stopping at one for a bite to eat) and along tulip fields and canals. The fields were amazing - rows and rows of brightly colored tulips forming a carpet of color. So beautiful. It as also fun to be on bikes like all the locals - it really is the popular mode of transportation in the Netherlands.
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| Riding by fields... |
After about 3 hours of riding, we caught our various buses and trains back to Haarlem for dinner and an early bedtime. Another fab-u-lous day!!!
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