Queen`s Day!!! What a wonderful day!!!

We were there and we saw it all!!!

In the morning we went to the Vondelpark, where we saw wonderful performances of children and had the opportunity to buy some DVDs and books for... 30 and 50 cents!!! You can sit on the grass, eat something, feed your baby and even play with him for some time.

An amazing stroll in this wonderful park, full of children and families on the Orange mood :-). Nice walk with a baby pram, as many other parents. Crowded, but manageable Definitely the best place to be with a baby.

After leaving the park, to Leidseplein, we decided not to GO to the Leidseplein. Crowded, crowded and crowded!!! We went to the Joordan, taking the Nassaukade, Marnixstraat and then Prinsengracht! Also crowded, crowded and with a wonderful party, as you can see...

But definitely not for babies...

We ate at Rozengracht, for there were, as always, I think, lots of selling points with food and water.
Walking through the Joordan is always nice and rewarding. There were also kids performing and many interesting stuff for parents to buy (we tried not to...).


Our day ended at Bocage, the portuguese store at Haarlemmerstraat, eating some of those wonderful cod fish rolls (pastéis de bacalhau).

We had a great time and our baby too! Looking forward for next year, when she is older, for a different experience.
Doeeiii!

Experiencing Keukenhof with kids - Only until 20th May!!!

Last Monday, we were at the Keukenhof. WON-DER-FUL!!!

It was a wonderful experience, helped by a sunny day. Do not forget you can only visit it for short periods each year and that in 2011 you can only do it until May 20th. We already have in our calendar next year's Flower Parade: 24th April 2012!!!

We leave you some beautiful photos and some advice when bringing babies or kids:

- buy the tickets in advance at www.keukenhof.nl, to avoid the lines;
- the Combi ticket allows you to take a bus from Schiphol (nr. 58), for instance, directly to the Keukenhof (20/30 minutes trip);
- baby prams are allowed in the bus and in the gardens (bikes don't);
- the organization team leaves you a place for the pram on the back door;
- the park is full of Food and Beverage selling points, though you  may bring your own picnic;
- lots of benches to rest and WC facilities.

Beyond the millions of beautiful flowers, there is also de Miffy (Nijntje) Playground and a little farm, open for kids in the morning. They can really feel the animals, with parents help (be careful...).

Sheep, rabbits, turkeys and many more. You must see the joy of the children when they get in the farm. Yet, one should be very careful, for some animals may be less open to human contact. Just take a look at our video...

A joyful experience we are definitely repeating next year. Plan it with time, in order to get the most of it.
Doei!