Last Thursday evening we went to Arlanda and met up with the group we're spending the weekend with in Amsterdam. We started with a really good evening: a beer at Arlanda and then, after a short flight, a taxi to the super nice house we rented and dinner on an outdoor terrace in the warm Amsterdam air.
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Travelling as a team
There are nine of us on this trip! Apart from Peter and me, it's Peter's son Robin and his wife Alexandra, Peter's niece Dessi and her husband Lasse, Peter's nephew Sebbe and his girlfriend Moa and Robin's friend Robin.
So we will see the musician and DJs Armin van Buurens big anniversary concertand as someone may remember, we got these tickets as a Christmas present from Robin and Alexandra. Fun that they want us "oldies" on this trip haha, right?
Rent a house in Amsterdam
Dessi's husband Lasse happens to be from the Netherlands. He has arranged to rent a house for all of us, via the brokerage site Airbnb. He also went down a little before the rest of us and welcomed us when we got there. And what a house! Really above expectations!
The house is really nicely decorated and each couple has their own bedroom. In addition, clean sheets in all beds, own towels in all rooms, maps and flowers. This is the first time we rent via Airbnb, and it feels great. This particular house will not be available for rent, however, because the owners have recently sold it.
Party in progress
Lasse had several surprises ready when we arrived at the house! First of all, he had made party hats for us, with luminous signs. Are we going to be the coolest at the concert or what? Then we were offered welcome champagne in the garden!
Zaandam in Amsterdam
The house we rented is in Zaandam in the northern part of Amsterdam, a bit outside the city centre. We went out for a really late dinner and wondered if it would even be open, but we needn't have wondered! The outdoor seating was dense, the air was warm and there were lots of people sitting outside. I wonder where you can find that kind of life on a Thursday night in a Stockholm suburb?
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Lennart says:
Nice outdoor terraces!
Nice to be able to sit outside.
13 May 2017 - 7:36
Helena says:
Really! It has been so mild in the air here that you almost got some Mediterranean feelings 🙂 .
13 May 2017 - 11:23
Across the board says:
Completely unconscious. Hope you had a great night.
13 May 2017 - 7:38
Helena says:
Thank you, we did! Will return with a report 🙂
13 May 2017 - 11:24
Matts Torebring says:
Sitting outside and eating is really enjoyable. Enjoy,
13 May 2017 - 7:56
Helena says:
Agree! So nice when it's not cold at all outside, but just nice 🙂 🙂
13 May 2017 - 11:26
Arletta Ellington says:
A foretaste of summer it seems. Inspiring! Have a nice weekend.
Ellington
13 May 2017 - 8:13
Helena says:
Yes, really! It has indeed rained a bit too (mostly at night), but most of the time it has been nice weather and unexpectedly warm!
13 May 2017 - 11:27
Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
Oh how wonderful to meet a real spring, with outdoor cafes and warm evenings! Have a great concert evening!
13 May 2017 - 8:54
Helena says:
Yes, especially now that it has been so cold in Sweden!
13 May 2017 - 11:30
Ama de casa says:
Haha! Cool hats 🙂 I have a Schlager hat in the same model as the one Peter is wearing, but it's cerise pink 🙂.
It's fun to go as a group, and renting a house (or an apartment) where everyone gets their own bedroom is perfect!
Have a great evening! (And day too, of course 🙂 )
13 May 2017 - 9:14
Helena says:
It sounds like a very nice hat in your possession 🙂 And yes, renting a house was absolutely perfect when we are this many!
13 May 2017 - 11:31
4000mil says:
But it's so nice to have warmth in the air and outdoor cafés. Here the snow is drizzling!
13 May 2017 - 9:23
Helena says:
Snow ...? Still? Again? No ... now it must be over with snow!!!!
13 May 2017 - 11:33
SuperSonic says:
Cool! I also want to be there now!
13 May 2017 - 9:32
Helena says:
🙂
13 May 2017 - 11:34
Mr Steve says:
What a lovely group. It's like a super weekend in Amsterdam. Great to rent your own house.
Hope you have a really nice weekend together!
13 May 2017 - 11:05
Helena says:
Yes, right? We've had a really good weekend so far and it's not quite over yet 🙂.
13 May 2017 - 11:38
Marianne - Glimpses of the world says:
I have visited Zaandam on tour with my choir 😀.
13 May 2017 - 15:59
Helena says:
Oh, how nice that you have been in Zaandam 🙂 .
13 May 2017 - 20:35
Ruth in Virginia says:
What a handsome chap, who made hats for you and also
organised a garden champagne reception (no pun intended here 🙂 )!
A good start!
13 May 2017 - 16:15
Helena says:
Fantastically fixed! Gave us a really good start! 🙂
13 May 2017 - 20:42
Ditte says:
What a great start to the weekend! Feels very successful! And so cosy to sit outside and eat in the late evening. We are spoilt with it now from Spain but in Stockholm it is nice if it is possible to sit outside and have lunch due to the cold.
Lovely hats and I wish you a wonderful concert and all the best.
13 May 2017 - 17:58
Helena says:
I understand that there will be many lovely evenings sitting outside in Spain. In Stockholm it has been more difficult this year, so this has been wonderful! 🙂
13 May 2017 - 20:44
Emma, sun like sun? says:
Imagine, in Holland everything is so tidy! So manicured! That's what my childhood memories say and also the quick visit we had when we drove through Holland on our way to our new home in Spain.
You really have everything set up for a great experience!
13 May 2017 - 20:46
Helena says:
Interesting that you found Holland to be tidy! I can agree that it feels both well-organised and very nice. Perhaps at the same time a little bohemian and relaxed, is my experience 🙂.
13 May 2017 - 22:29
Mr Nils-Åke Hansson says:
Have fun in Holland. We have enjoyed ourselves this afternoon too.
13 May 2017 - 21:10
Helena says:
It sounds positive! May take a look at your blog maybe!? 🙂
13 May 2017 - 22:31
BP says:
What a lovely bunch! So much fun that you got to come along and raise the age average a bit - hahaha!
Hope the concert has been kanoooooon:-)
13 May 2017 - 22:28
Helena says:
But how about that!? Great bunch! And the average age needed to be raised a bit, so we made an effort there 😉.
13 May 2017 - 22:32