Trip to Europe
May 12-29, 2007
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Lunch in the restaurant of the National Academy for Finances and Economy in The Hague


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Light lunch of breads, meats, cheeses, and fruits at Cafe Rotterdam


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Helmer Vossers, Director of Budget Policy for the Dutch Ministry of Finance, demonstrates the proper application of hagelslag (chocolate sprinkles) on buttered bread (link to purchase)




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Craig's "vegetarian" entree at Restaurant Sand in Hoek van Holland. The waiter said the couscous was colored with "squirrel ink," which actually turned out to be "squid ink." Neither are vegetarian.


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Dessert of pineapple pie with basil sorbet at Restaurant Sand in Hoek van Holland




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Craig eating a Belgian waffle in Brussels


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William eating a very hot Belgian waffle in Brussels


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Croissants in Paris


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The Poilâne bakery in Paris


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Michelle enjoys an apple tart from the Poilâne bakery in Paris


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Couscous in Paris


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Craig eating an éclair at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Note that Washington, D.C. is 6,175 km behind me.


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William watching Michelle enjoy a delectable French pastry at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.


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William enjoying a savory crêpe at a cafe along the Siene River in Paris


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Pizza Hut and Chi-Chi's in the main plaza of Luxembourg City


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Michelle enjoys a free sample at the Schokoladenmuseum (Lindt Chocolate Factory and Museum) in Cologne


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Tortes in Cologne, Germany


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Craig enjoys an apfelstrudel (apple strudel) in Cologne


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The gang meets up again in The Hague after four days of individual sidetrips throughout Europe


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Erin feeds Kara ice cream


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William inspects his monster calzone at a restaurant in The Hague


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Pizzas in The Hague


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Allen enjoys a salmon pizza in The Hague


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Allen enjoys a seafood salad in The Hague


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Tapas in The Hague


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Poffertjes (Dutch mini-pancakes) in The Hague


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Berries in Amsterdam


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Fajitas in Amsterdam


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Mozzerella, tomato, and pesto sandwich at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam


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Sangría in Barcelona


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Paella in Barcelona (top to bottom: seafood, shrimp, vegetarian)


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Risotto in Barcelona


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"Iberian Pig" in Barcelona


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Goat cheese salad in Barcelona


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Hopjes (Dutch coffee candy)