Adventures in Amsterdam.

So my wonderful sister came to visit me for 2 weeks over Christmas :)  Our first order of business was traveling-- and I could think of no better place to take her then Amsterdam.  Here are some photos from our adventures!

REUNITED.. and it feel sooo good.

Burning time at our 4.5 hour layover in London.  AKA, drinking Heineken at the airport.

^^The most popular form of transportation.

Doing what comes natural in Holland :)

The Royal Palace & Dam Square.

Had to take a picture of this.. the bridge lifts up for large boats!

Incredible latte made from an Italian, who's favorite phrase was "Ay!  Mama Mia!"

Original Heineken Brewery, which we toured.

Miss Neenah Marie.

Look how big the faucet is!

Heineken is made of purified water, malted barley ^^, hops, and yeast.

Awesome Heineken bar, where we answered trivia questions in exchange for beer-- and the Scottish bartender picked on a group of very stoned kids :)  Poor boys.

Now this "Brew you ride" was a treat..  We all went into this room and stood on some stairs, in front of a large screen.  We weren't told what we were doing.  All of the sudden the floor began moving and we were told we would experience what it is like the be the beer that is brewed.  On the screen it visually went through each stage.. and to make it more real [I guess] they had fans (to simulate wind, while going through the factory) and threw water on us when we were being mixed haha.  We spent the whole time laughing and giving the "is this really happening" look to the other ride-goers.  

Bottles on the wall.

Lastly, Neenah and I also went to Anne Frank's original attic hide out during WWII, where she and her family were discovered by the Nazi's.  While it was a horrifying period in our history, it was incredible to see such a preserved place.  There was a secret bookcase that pushed back, and led to the small attic.  In Anne's room, there was even preserved pictures she put on the wall-- that gave her hope.  All of the windows were covered with black curtains, for no one could see they were living there.  Anne's original diary was at the house.  It was unreal to see her handwriting and journal entries.

I had such an incredible time with my sister.  I loved showing her my life here and giving her a better insight to my experience in Europe. 

Sending you love!