First of Two Overnight Flights Amsterdam: Had an 8 hour layover at Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport. Stowed most of our carry-on luggage in a locker then found a train into downtown Amsterdam. From Central Station, we walked west along Prins Hendrikkade over to the Prinsengracht canal. We strolled down the walkway and street on the east side of the canal. The weather was partly cloudy and a cold 38 to 40 degrees F. We stopped for breakfast at the Pancake Bakery. Between the four of us, we got 3 Dutch pancakes - apple, peach, and apple-banana. Although a bit pricey, they were rather large and filling... and good! Topped it off with coffee, European style (Espresso). After this warmed and filled us all up, we continued south along the canal until reaching the Anne Frank House.
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