Haarlem

We spent yesterday afternoon in Haarlem, which is a town about 20 minutes away from us. We've gone to Haarlem before to enjoy the beach, but we've never spent time in town. So, yesterday we walked around and enjoyed Haarlem. Audrey was able to get a good morning nap; we got some lunch, and then headed out.

Haarlem Train Station: Here's the Saint Bavo Church, which has an organ that is 30 meters high. The organ concerts are free and we would like to return, just Andy and I, some night to attend one. There was one yesterday afternoon, but it was during our museum tour. As we were walking around after the museum tour we could hear some of the organ music.

A is for.... Andy and Audrey:
Our main purpose for going to Haarlem was to go to the Corrie ten Boom Museum. At least a decade ago (boy do I sound old) I read the novel, The Hiding Place, and I highly recommend it. We were able to visit the home where Corrie ten Boom and her family saved numerous Jewish lives during WW II. We enjoyed an English tour with 4 other people. Personally I enjoyed this museum much more than the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. Here is a picture of the actual hiding place used by the Jews: After our tour of the museum we walked around Haarlem some more. We treated Rachel to some ice cream because she was such a good girl during the tour. Our guide kept on commenting on how good our girls were! :) The center of Haarlem was quite busy. There's lots of shopping and an outdoor market was also going on. A random cool building:
Amsterdamse Poort, old city gate of Haarlem:
Audrey finally taking an afternoon nap:
Rachel giving loves to Audrey:
The Adriaan Windmill:

We had an enjoyable couple of hours in Haarlem. Now we can check one more place off in Holland that we've had the opportunity to visit! :)