Well, there may not have been many stairs as Ann had hoped, but we sure put miles on our feet today! What a day! Today the St.Canisius students and teachers joined us for a tour of Amsterdam, including the Van Gogh and Rijk museums, a canal tour, and a breathtaking city walkabout. Afterwards we dined on pizza then headed to the subway station for the pre-game World Cup soccer match between the Netherlands and USA! We would not be disappointed!
We started our day on the tour bus by 8:00am. This was a chance for some to catch up on their sleep as there was a two-hour drive before arriving in Amsterdam. Many though, enjoyed the scenic drive. We toured the two museums and the students thoroughly enjoyed the informative tour. Students learned much of the historic artists’ sorted past. Afterwards many purchased souvenirs and prints for keepsakes. Next, off to see the sights and sounds and “smells” of Amsterdam!
Students enjoyed a walking tour, some shopping and of course lunch along the way. Students donned many bags and shared many stories as we regrouped for a walk to catch the canal tour. The sights and sounds were breathtaking! The tour guide provided many historical perspectives of featured homes, businesses and canals. This city sure has a deep historical story to tell! We even travelled into the large city port where we saw some historical sailing ships – students were amazed at the city’s leading role during the 17th Century. Next we were off to enjoy a Miramichi favourite - pizza and pop.
The highlight of the day was certainly the soccer match! All 42 students and 8 teachers donned their orange with pride as they ventured to the stadium via subway (an experience of its own)! Some made special shirts spelling “GO NETHERLANDS”, while others sported orange wigs, pants and even overalls! We were proud Hollanders for a night! We, again, would not be disappointed, as the Netherlands beat USA 2 -1. The sea of orange in the stadium was unforgettable.
The tired crew made their way to the tour bus for the final leg of the day. You would thing we would have slept – but NOOO! We were pumped! All in all, we enjoyed this unforgettable day; be warned parents – most have plans to return to the Netherlands some day! As for Ann and I - we are sure we have lost weight now!
Until tomorrow – Mrs. A
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