Kickin' It at Keukenhof

It's been a busy month for us, what with our recent jaunt back to the States and energized planning of our upcoming travels, so this post is long overdue. Better late than never, though!

We had the best time checking out the fabled flower fields of Keukenhof this April.  One of my "must see" pieces of our Netherlands rotation, I'm so thankful we were able to make this excursion happen, especially because the attraction had been completely closed the year prior. 

At the time of our visit the park was still technically shuttered, but was participating in a "corona experiment" which allowed for a limited amount of visitors.  To gain access to the park, we had to pre-register online and complete a government-sponsored Covid test in advance of our attendance.  This was a bit of a headache (literally -- the Dutch do NOT mess around with their nasal swabs) -- but beyond worth it.  It was an absolute gift to have essentially to ourselves this attraction which normally is teeming with visitors. 

I'll let the photos speak for themselves on this one, but do know I cannot recommend the experience enough.  If you ever find yourself in Amsterdam in the Spring, make sure a visit to Keukenhof is on your itinerary. I'd suggest following our route of taking a short train from Amsterdam to Sassenheim, and then carrying on for the remaining 30 minutes by bike. This allows for a lovely cruise along the breathtaking flower fields native to the Lisse area.

Without further ado: please enjoy the following photos of what I can only describe as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory's backdrop come to life." So many colors and so perfectly manicured, it was a dream.