Keukenhof

This time of year, between Leiden and Amsterdam, is a big outdoor area where tulips and all sorts of other flowers are grown in groups and designs. It's pretty cool to walk around and see them all, even though probably 25-30% of the tulips hadn't opened up yet. I took a bunch of pictures so I'll just let them do the talking....er writing.

What area in The Netherlands is significant without a windmill?

These discs were pretty cool to walk on. They are really solid and don't move at all, but it's still cool to walk on them through the lagoon.

LL did not think they were as cool as I did, but she did pose for a picture before being very happy to hit dry land again. It was kind of funny because all I could think about was how it would just absolutely RUIN your day if you fell in. It was a solid 30 minute bus ride from Leiden and a little chilly.

Here are some orchids that were on display in a building on the grounds.

Here's a real tree hugger. Ha!

These tulips have sort of a rag like quality to their edges...very cool.

And this vendor was selling herring with pickles and onions either on a bun or without. With a bun thank you. And it would have been nice to have some mustard. The woman was appalled at the thought, but I'm telling you, if you had some good spicy mustard that would have been salable in the U.S.!