So, when I taught Aidan O’Connor, I didn’t know that I would be staying with his family in Germany this week. I feel like I should tell you a little about Aidan. He was a free spirit. He would come…
Finding Warmth on ICE
When I left Amsterdam, I did so on ICE, the Inter-City-Express train. For those of you who don’t know, these trains are incredibly fast. We were traveling at around 270 km an hour. The other cool thing about this form…
Amsterdam: Why Going Dutch is Cool
The canals at night are simply glorious. With the street lights along the edges and the occasional Christmas lights that are strung across, the black water shimmers with a romantic glow. I saw a lot of couples wandering along the canals, holding hands, high on each other.