Hallo from a weekend in Amsterdam! Last weekend I was in the Netherlands with my art class and I have to say, Amsterdam has been my favorite city I've visited thus far. I know, I know, I didn't expect it either, but it is an absolutely gorgeous city full of bridges and crooked buildings. I am convinced that Dutch is just silly English though, because half of the words are so similar. Oh, and Amsterdam definitely wins the award for having the cutest children! I swear all of the kids were adorable. Not to say it's not a weird place, it definitely is. Amongst all of the charm and beauty there's the red light district of course, so it is quite a strange combination. In terms of museums, I was able to visit the Van Gogh museum, the Rijk museum (basically the Louvre of Amsterdam), Anne Frank's house, and much much more. If anyone is planning a trip close to Amsterdam, I highly suggest you go! Also, the food is heavenly. Stroopwafels= two thin waffles with honey and caramel in the middle, and it is HEAVENLY. Clearly from the picture of me and my friends eating the waffles, we didn't enjoy them at all haha. We were able to squeeze in a tour of the Heineken brewery which I did not realize was in Amsterdam, but that was a fun touristy adventure too. I miss Amsterdam already, but it's so great to be back home in Brussels.
This past weekend my best friend Allison who's studying in Granada was able to visit me and it was a perfect weekend! It was so great to show her around and have her meet all of the people I've been telling her so much about. We did go a little overboard on the chocolate and speculoos though...oops! I was sad to see her leave because it was such a fun weekend, and now I have midterms to study for this week. So yes, I promise there is studying that happens on study abroad! It's just infinitely more difficult to motivate yourself to study when you get to live in such a fun place. Cross your fingers that I survive midterms and get some sleep.
xoxo
Kate
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