European Adventure 2024, Day 9: Utrecht
Excerpts from Dory’s Journal
Photo captions by Stephanie
Day 9, 10:14 AM, July 4th, 2024
Netherlands rail system, Netherlands
Hello! I am currently on a couch, that’s on a train. We are going to Utrecht! I am going to climb the Dom with my mother, while my dad and Sis are thrifting. I am going with Mom since my dad doesn’t like heights. We will also see our old base in Utrecht. It’s gonna be fun!
Yours,
Dorrel
We finally found a lunch spot! (photo: Stephanie)
Selfie the other direction. (photo: Stephanie)
Day 9, 11:41 AM, July 4th, 2024
Utrecht, The Netherlands
Hello! I am currently at a table, waiting for some food. We have just spent 30 minutes looking for a restaurant that sells food. Fortunately for us and our relationships, we have found one. We have got tickets for 1:00 PM for the tour of the Domtoren (clock tower). We also visited our old base, which has now got another family staying in it. Well, I’ve got a Pepsi, and ima drink it!
Yours truly,
Dorrel
Walking from lunch to the Domtoren. (photo: Stephanie)
Waiting for our tour to start. There are 465 steps to the top. I love my kid very much. (photo: Stephanie)
Nearly to the top! This is the level where the carillon is housed. (photo: Stephanie)
Y’all I nearly had a panic attack on those last stairs, but I made it. Barely. (photo: Stephanie)
Dory was much happier with the whole experience. (photo: Stephanie)
The tour guide pointed out the optical illusion painted onto the top floor of this parking garage, just for the benefit of people who climb the Dom. (photo: Stephanie)
Back home in time for dinner, and the cat is warming up to us. Also, the kids had chicken, which helped. (photo: Stephanie)