April 27th
Gefeliciteered Koningsdag!
The day started off “early” for us, where we walked around a few neighborhoods looking at people’s junk. By lunch time, the streets got really crowded. We came home after a light, forgettable lunch, I napped, then we went out for dinner. After a detour to the ferris wheel in Dam Sq, ended up at an Indian restaurant Purna in the Jordaan area. Special Kingsday menu, and the food was so-so, so not worth noting the location.
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There’s a large duck/goose that has taken a liking to its reflection in our windows. Freaked Kathryn out today. More on him in his own post.
April 28th
Woke up to that duck/goose tapping on the window.
Went to the IND to pick up my residency card. Only had to wait a half hour.
Fifth day of class.
April 29th
Didn’t leave the house…a typical Melrose day.
April 30th
Sixth day of class. Had drinks afterwards back at Cafe Tripel.
May 1st
Dinner at Frenzi nearby. Good tapas. Had a daily special that wasn’t so great. Kathryn really liked the place and wants to go back.
May 2nd
Lunch at home. Kathryn went to a nearby town with her friend Alex. I caught up on some TV and bought a hibachi for the terrace.
For dinner we decided to try Pistache – a place known for their pizza. Pizza was OK. Owner was surly. Take-out only. Probably not going back.
May 3rd
Kathryn’s friend Chris visited en route to Africa. We had a good lunch at a place in De Pijp (the pipe) neighborhood, Firma Pekelhaaring. Then she went to the museum with Chris while I watched more TV.
Dinner at home. Then I was able to sync up with Jim for a few hours of gaming. Good to have the time. Wish we could play more often. I have the South Park game I can play alone, but after being on the computer all day, I don’t feel the urge to get back on for a game.
Restaurants Visited
Purna
Cafe Tripel (drinks only)
Frenzi
Pistache
Firma Pekelhaaring