Day 12 - Amsterdam
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Day 12 Stats
Eat
Breakfast: at the apartment
Lunch: Albert Kuyp Markt - Jabugo, Kusinang Pinoy ($67)
Dinner: Terang Boerna ($44)
Dessert: Lauren's Ice Cream ($15)
Do
Morning: Van Gogh Museum
Afternoon: Albert Cuyp Markt, Anne Frank House
Evening: Torture Museum
Stay and Go
Hotel:
Walking: 21,900 steps/9.1 miles
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Day 9 Itinerary - Paris, Brussels, Brugge
A.
Brussels
Just a quick stop in Brussels. We weren't heading there specifically, but all roads somehow seemed to lead to the Manneken Pis statue, even if it's just in a shop window. Other than that, the city is beautiful and we could have spent more time there. We wanted to focus our attention in one spot for a few days so we board the train for Brugge in the afternoon.
Time spent: 2 hours
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B.
Brugge
In the Middle Ages, Brugge was the wealthy capital of Flanders but fell into decline during the Renaissance. Over time, new buildings were built or facades were changed to the latest styles. Starting in the late 1800's and as late as the 1970's, some building facades were reconstructed in a consistent medieval gothic style. The town has received a lot of criticism for "Disneyfying" itself. It's beautiful and enjoyable, nonetheless.
Time spent: 3 hours
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C.
Brugge at Night
I head out alone to take a few sunset and dusk photos.
Time spent: 1.5 hours.
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