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Day 3 – Amsterdam
  • Scott
  • September 28, 2023September 4, 2025

Day 3 – Amsterdam

Adelin and Christopher both arrive from France. Adelin mentioned he was interested in biking up to Zaanse Schans to see the windmills – something I was interested in doing. Told him that I’

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Day 2 – Amsterdam
  • Scott
  • September 27, 2023September 16, 2025

Day 2 – Amsterdam

Manuel and Kelly leave early morning and I explore Tuinpark Sloterdijkermeer and have breakfast at the Koffie ende Koeck (Coffee and Cake cafe). Walked around Amsterdam Centraal, back to Koffie end

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Day 2 – Amsterdam – Bicycles
  • Scott
  • September 27, 2023September 4, 2025
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Day 2 – Amsterdam – Bicycles

Amsterdam is such an amazing bicycle city! Here is a collection of a few I saw today!

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Day 1 – Amsterdam – The Train Lodge
  • Scott
  • September 26, 2023September 4, 2025

Day 1 – Amsterdam – The Train Lodge

The Train Lodge is a unique hostel in Amsterdam and offers cozy berths in shared or private compartments. The original train carriages were part of the Zürich – Rome night train. Conveniently lo

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Day 1 – Amsterdam – Arrival
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  • September 26, 2023September 4, 2025
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Day 1 – Amsterdam – Arrival

Sometimes things don’t go exactly as planned!

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Day 1 – USA/London
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  • September 26, 2023September 4, 2025
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Day 1 – USA/London

Leaving San Francisco was shockingly quiet. I’m glad I opted for two hours instead of the standard three hours for international flights. Long flight on United Airlines, but not a full flight, an

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Pre-Trip – San Francisco
  • Scott
  • September 25, 2023September 4, 2025

Pre-Trip – San Francisco

Staying with my sister, Kym from 09/23/2023 (Saturday) – 09/25/2023 (Monday). Leave for London on Monday. Explored Noe Valley, Mission theater, the slides at Seward Mini Park, lunch at the Re

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Pre-Trip – Las Vegas
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  • September 23, 2023September 4, 2025
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Pre-Trip – Las Vegas

Have a 3 hour layover in Las Vegas on the way to San Francisco. It’s a full flight and people seem to be a bit edgy… or is it me? Las Vegas flights always seem to be a bit rambunctious, especia

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Pre-Test – Europe Departure
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  • September 23, 2023September 4, 2025
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Pre-Test – Europe Departure

Beautiful morning for travel today! Leaving Tucson, AZ to fly into San Francisco. Monday (09/25/23) is departure for Europe. Pretty exciting since it has been awhile since I have travelled internat

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Pre-Trip – Backpack Test
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  • September 16, 2023September 4, 2025
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Pre-Trip – Backpack Test

Today was a backpack pre-test with the pack weighing in at about 15 lbs. Walked 3.5 miles and I am finding the Cotopaxi Allpa 28L travel pack to be well crafted and beautiful product! The shoulder

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    Welcome home, and thanks for letting us come along for the ride!

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