After breakfast at one of my new favorite breakfast places (and I have a lot. A lot), De Drie Graefjes, Friday was spent exploring the city and shopping on Nieuwendijk, one of the best shopping streets I've been lucky enough to enjoy abroad. After walking around all day, we had dinner at Cau. The roasted pumpkin and sage risotto was so delicious, but nothing could top the dessert I had at a hot chocolate shop around the corner. With fresh strawberries, bananas, Nutella and some of the best Dutch hot chocolate, I truly believed that I would be content eating here and only here for the rest of my life.
On Saturday, we had breakfast at Sara's Pancake House before continuing our city exploration and finally seeing the Red Light District (yet another bucket list item I can now check off!) This area is something that you must see firsthand. No online reviews or stories from others who have visited could ever explain the Red Light District. From brothels to sex shops and museums, this area was an eye-opener and unlike anything I have ever seen before. Our afternoon was spent enjoying "The Heineken Experience" while learning a ton about the history of Heineken and getting the chance to draft our own beers. That night, I finally went to an ice bar and loved every second of it. Leaving the city the next morning was one of the toughest things I've had to do- if I could move my family out to Amsterdam I would be content with staying there for years and years.
To one of the best weekends of my entire life, thank you, Amsterdam! Until next time.
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