Antwerp to Amsterdam - 9 Nov 2023
While I am sad to be leaving Belgium, I am so excited to see Dörte. I packed my stuff, summoned up the courage to get my bags down those stairs. Which I did with no falls or heart attacks.
I lugged my stuff to the train station and took a train to Amsterdam Centraal station. I got a picture of the windmill this time.
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Here is my route.
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I arrived in Amsterdam Centraal station. There just happened to be a Starbucks, so I grabbed a mocha and enjoyed the view with a friendly local.
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Since I had to get to the hotel to start working, I got an Uber. The driver was great and was very interested in American politics, which I find embarrassing.
We are staying at the Best Western Amsterdam. It's a quick train ride to downtown and so much cheaper. The hotel room was ready, so I got to check in early.
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Dörte arrived finally. 16 years is too long to not see someone you love.
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She brought a feast with her. I even tried the liver wurst.
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