Day 6: Orienting Ourselves in Amsterdam :)

We are heading to Amsterdam this morning. :) Lin booked us on the Thalys. :D

The train ride was approximately 3 hours 15 mins. Not too bad. :) From Amsterdam Central Railway Station, we cabbed to Mr Jordaan Hotel. ;) This hip hotel is located along the Bloemgracht canal, in a 1896 building. :) That's quite something isn't it! :D

View from our room ;)

Now time for some nice Dutch fare. ;) Walking is the best way to explore the city. :D

Here's our lunch spot, The Pantry. It serves traditional, old Dutch dishes. :)

I have no idea what Dutch fare is about until this first meal in Amsterdam. :)
Dutch shrimp croquettes with homemade cocktail sauce. 

Bitterballen (beef croquettes)

Seabass fillet with mash and fresh green herbs 

Stew beef with mash and beetroot

Our Amsterdam day 1 exploration continued after lunch. :) 

Albert Cuyp Market didn't interest us much. But at least we tried Stroopwafles. :D

When in Amsterdam, how can we not visit the Miffy store! :D I really needed to get one Miffy! :)))

Cherry blossoms are in season! Woohoo! :)

After a week away from home, we missed Asian food. So dinner tonite would be Indonesian cuisine at Jun. :D

Tummies are filled and ready for bed. Was contemplating to find a supermarket to grab some ice cream but our lids were just too heavy. So this is our day 1 in Amsterdam. :)

Details of The Pantry:
Leidsekruisstraat 21, 1017 RE Amsterdam, Netherlands
T: +31 20 620 0922
W:https://thepantry.nl/info/

Details of Jun's Indonesian cuisine: 
Frederik Hendrikstraat 98, 1052 HZ Amsterdam, Netherlands
T:+31 20 785 9185
W: http://www.restaurantjun.nl/en/#

Day 4: Lots of Walking in Paris :D

More Paris sightseeing for mom and Beanie today, but not before a stop at Boulangerie Bo. :)

Squid ink baguette ;)

Stuffed with so much morning goodness, we could skip! :)))  And skipped we did to Rue Cremieux. :D

Lots of walking today and the next stop, Notre Dame. Love the sights along the way. Every scene screams romantic. 

We were hoping to see Wisteria at Au Veux Paris.... :)))

Here're our lunch at Au Vieux Paris :)

We continued our walk to the Lourve after lunch. :))) See, I told you lots of walking today. :)

After a full day of walking, all we wanna do was to chill at home....so home cooked dinner tonight again. :D

Details of Boulangerie Bo:
85bis Rue de Charenton, 75012 Paris, France
Operating Hours: 7am - 8pm
W: https://www.facebook.com/boulangeriebo

Details of Au Vieux Paris:
24 Rue Chanoinesse, 75004 Paris, France
W:http://restaurantauvieuxparis.fr/en