Officially today is the start of school, 4th term, last for this academic year. It also means that it really isn't too long until we are back in Australia. However, I am not counting down as I want to enjoy each day of our year away and that means that if the weather is fine, I want to keep cycling in Holland and making the most of our time here.
So, yes, school was an effort for the junior member! The first unit this term is on transport and we have been able to be flexible with the program to include bikes and river transport for Luke's project work instead of the prescribed task which included building a big model vehicle - not possible whilst we are travelling.
Cycling by the river was lovely of course and my one request was to cycle under the arches at the Rijksmuseum again as it is so much fun!! We parked our bikes and Tim went off to see some of the Rijksmuseum and the rest us walked to the Dam Square. Our intention was to see the Nieuw Kerk but it is currently housing a Rome exhibition and we couldn't see the church....and our next goal, the Royal Palace was closed as it was a Monday. All was not lost as it was lovely walking down some different streets including what must be the antique dealers' road with lots of Delft tiles and ships in bottles.
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| The little we could see of Nieuw Kerk |
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| Looks grand! |
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| At least one royal family member is buried there. |
We decided to go the the Diamant (diamond) Museum opposite Museumplein. It is a small but informative museum and just big enough to see everything in an hour or so. There was a good short documentary and sparkling displays. My favourite part was about diamond robberies in the last century, one of which was never solved! The replica crowns of European royalty were also impressive.
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| Afternoon snack outside the Diamant Museum |
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