Amsterdam in vignette: Albert Cuypstraat Market

The Albert Cuyp market is a menagerie at this time of day, bustling crowds zigzagging this way and that across the narrow street, ricocheting like pinballs between the covered stalls' various delights.  

Amsterdam in vignette: Bicyclists

"When you're on two wheels in Amsterdam," our bike guide had said, "You're immediately higher up in the food chain."

Amsterdam Picture Post #2: Exploring the city, the Flower Market, and the Jordaan

Peeking out the window of our B&B near Utrechtsestraat; bicyclists bustle past as part of the morning commute, clattering over cobblestones.

Amsterdam Picture Post #1: The Rijksmuseum

In October, we spent a week in Amsterdam after our time in Germany. It's a magical, romantic, and beautiful city, from the peaceful tree-lined canals to the bustling bicycle rush hour.

We stayed in a classic Amsterdam rowhome B&B - tall and narrow.  The stairs were so daunting that I turned around backwards and descended them like a ladder each morning.

Q&A #2: How to allocate time between Dingle and Doolin, recommendations on what to do, Ireland itinerary, and more!

Meegan had some questions for me, and my response ended up being too long for a comment.  So, Meegan, here are my answers - I hope this helps!

Ireland Picture Post #7: Dingle and Slea Head Drive

These pictures are from Day 9 Part 1 and Part 2, where we gathered up some picnicking supplies at the behest of our B&B hosts, and then set off on the scenic drive along the Slea Head peninsula.

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Peeking into the back of a bakery in Dingle town