Saturday 29th April. Amsterdam.

 Up for my last breaky on Melba with Deb and Mark. We do the quiz while I check in for my next flight. All too soon it's time to head off to the train station. Its a beautiful sunny day and I have helpers to cart my luggage. We hug goodbye as Deb and Mark head off to shop and celebrate their cuz finally heading off!!! We've had a wonderful time together and I love being on Melba with them.

Train to Leeuwarden, change platforms, then onto Merpel, where similar to Melbourne there are works going on so bus replacements.  Get on the train again at Zwolle and finally arrive at the airport.  I find the shuttle bus that takes me to my hotel, about 10 minutes away. Unfortunately no souvenirs at this one. Last time I  stayed at the airport the hotel had lots of souvenir shirts. I went for a walk but no other hotels. I had dinner and now for bed as a very early start.  4.00am shuttle back for my flight to Madrid. Next blog in Spain!!





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  1. Anne29 April 2023 at 14:03

    It's a lovely photo of you and Deb.
    Fingers crossed for easy travelling plans. Cold start here with 3C, but sunny day coming.
    Daniel is on his way home. Winner.

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  2. Juju's away.blogspot.com29 April 2023 at 15:35

    What a lovely way to begin your epic journey. Great photo of you 2.

    Practice run today, 10kms walk on the Warburton trail...2 weeks til Tassie

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  3. Karyn 29 April 2023 at 17:50

    A photo of beautiful tulips in your first and last Dutch blogs. Most fitting. I am so enjoying my daily travel OS. Roll on Spain. A joyous welcome Jude! Daniel…extra-extraordinary riding.

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  4. abroadabroad29 April 2023 at 18:11

    Well done managing public transport. Did you need exact change? Hope you’ve got your alarm set for the morning. You’re such a good sleeper.

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  5. Jenny30 April 2023 at 04:30

    Hope all the plans work out.Welcome Judy

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