We had an early start today with no Starbucks.  The  Parisians love their expresso so we feel coffee neglected if we don’t get Starbucks.  After two plane flight this morning, (boo). We arrived in Amsterdam and set off for the Van Gogh museum.  It was wonderful seeing his artwork up close and noting his deliberate brush strokes, chose of color and line direction.  Very beautiful work.

We then headed to the Anne Frank house.  It was much different than I expected, but nevertheless I felt goosebumps as I looked at the small quarters and remembered how she had to sit quietly all day so no one would hear her for fear of her life.  We must never allow this holocost to happen again.   Walking through this house brought to mind Somme if the experiences Michael endured as a child.  such a sad time in our world.

Hopefully we we get needed rest tonight.  We take a train to London tomorrow.  Haven’t heard from anyone in a while except Tiffy.  I check email everyday so please keep me in the loop