Tuesday 26 April
Made an appointment for Rich to see a doctor this morning, as he had a bad night coughing and coughing. We decided to get it sorted before going any further, as it would ruin the rest of the trip.
Earlier we went to the train station to check our bookings for tomorrow to Lucerne - all set and we have been put on another train, which means we get to Lucerne at 4pm and not after 7, which we are pleased about. This afternoon we strolled around trying to find a bank - people only deal with the 'hole in the wall'which we eventually used. We ended up in Dam Square which is shops and shops and more shops and eating outlets!! Sat down to have a Dutch pancake for tea, the size of a plate - no one came to serve us - the girls preferred to play on their mobile phones, so we got up and walked out. Perhaps after dinner will see what we can find - can't leave Holland without having tried a pancake!! We had intended taking a Cocktail Cruise which took us up the canals and to the Red Light District, but the weather which has been so good for us, seems to be cooling, and with a lousy chest, not a good thing to be out on the water, so have given it a miss. We have an early start tomorrow, and thr trip about 8 hours, so will turn in early.
I forgot to mention the number of bicycles around the place which and the Lambrettas which appear to be the rolls royce of tracel. How residents do not end up under the wheels I do not know.