Tag: netherlands
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Amsterdam Day 6
Before flying home, I was off to see what had been the house where holocaust victim Anne Frank had hidden before her and her family were murdered towards the end of the second world war.
October 23, 2019
Amsterdam Day 5
It was time to travel the way Amsterdam is famous for - by bike. I wasn't one to cycle around the city though - for me it was a chance to get out through the countryside to Muiden and Naarden.
October 22, 2019
Amsterdam Day 4
My purpose for being in the country was over - now it was time to explore in earnest.
October 21, 2019
Amsterdam Day 3
The race in which I hoped to redeem myself after having an awful spring marathon. With legs that could not climb stairs the day before, could it still work out after four months of hard training?
October 20, 2019
Amsterdam Day 2
I'd hope to have an easy day on my feet, but they were already aching considerably. By the end of the day I'd be limping my way back to the hotel having overdone it. Not great marathon prep
October 19, 2019
Amsterdam Day 1
The start of another adventure and the last days before my final marathon of 2019. My main priority for the day, beyond checking in, was collecting my race number.
October 18, 2019
Amsterdam
My next adventure is about to begin - a few days of exploring on foot and bike around the city of Amsterdam, and doing the marathon whilst I'm there.
October 8, 2019