For our last adventure before heading home we decided to go to Belgium for waffles and beer. We woke up early to sunny skies and less wind than yesterday, so we hopped on the train for Antwerp. We were off by…
Day 23 – Exploring the Netherlands
After 4 hours more sleep than we have had the whole vacation we were ready to do some exploring, so it was off to the airport via the airport shuttle to catch the train to the The Hague. We got…
Day 22 – Farewell to Sochi
Hard to believe that we have been here for 16 days and that the Olympics are over. We have had such a great time in Sochi and we could not have had better travel companions than Kate, Agnes and Jess.…
Day 21 – Closing day at the Olympics
The closing day shone “Golden” and warm. For our last day, it was an early start, we had bobsleigh tickets up on the mountain for 1:30 p.m. We headed up early in hopes of finishing a little shopping on the way up.…
Day 20 – Slow start
The weather forecast for last couple of days of the Olympics is supposed to be clear and warm and this morning didn’t disappoint. We awoke to a glorious day, sunny and warm! No early start for us today so we…
Day 19 – Final day at the track
The day started out overcast but by the time we walked in to Adler for shopping the sun had made an appearance. The walk into town was lovely along the sea wall, with the flowers out and the local people…
Day 18 – Lunch with Michael
Weather is holding sunny and warm, today we headed out early to meet Michael for lunch and a visit at COH. Early in the morning COH was quiet so we were able to get in a great visit with Michael.…
Day 17 – Winter Olympics found
The weather gods have shone once more! We awoke to a sunny and warm day, and headed out early to make the journey up the mountain for the Team Sprints in Cross Country Skiing. The train ride has become our…
Day 16 – Rain go away!
Today the weather called for rain and boy was it wet when we got up. The tulips will be happy and we will be happy because the line ups will be shorter. Today is our 4th short track day, so…
Day 15 – Fogged out
By the look out of the window we have had a change in the weather. Sure enough, today’s weather is going to be a high of +12, overcast with the possibility of rain, can’t complain as it is still warmer…