Thankfully the Gatwick Express train was once again running on Sunday morning for our trip to the airport. We had figured that if we again had to take a coach, we would need to leave about 4 a.m. in order to get to the airport in time to catch our flight! The four of us sat at a table in the train and played Uno to pass the time and entertain ourselves on the way to the airport.
The reason we had to get back to Amsterdam on New Year’s Eve was to again witness the incredible fireworks in the city. We were about to give up hope for a great fireworks display as the rain kept coming down, but the rain stopped completely about 5 minutes till midnight. We high-tailed it out to the main street nearby and watched as people set off all kinds of crazy fireworks everywhere! It was worth coming back for! (This, by the way, has got to be one of John’s favorite holidays in Amsterdam: noise, chaos, messes, fire, and danger. Who could ask for more?)
John returned to work after New Year’s so Erin entertained her parents the rest of the week. Well, kind of. Erin and her mom got colds about Wednesday so they didn’t really feel up to doing too much. They did get to shop in Amsterdam Centrum, see the Anne Frank Huis, walk around in Vondel Park, and buy cheese. All in all it was a satisfying holiday for everyone.
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