Koninginnedag 2006

As planned, we headed out early, checking out all the stalls before the trainloads of trippers from Utrecht and Leiden arrived. It was cold -- really cold: Even the puppies were wearing little orange jackets.



The early start was a good call on our part; the streets were manageable, there were still some decent things on sale, and we didn't have to wait too long to buy food. First up, onion bhajis and veggie samosas in place of the more traditional (and delicious) broodje met beenham. It was good to see that the right amount of respect being accorded to the monarchy on their special day.



After a short stroll across the Rozengracht to the Elandsgracht, it was time for some poffertjes. The bitter wind made it rather difficult to cope with the mounds of icing sugar, but everything's washable.



Then back home to escape the cold, crack open some beers with Bill and Bill Sr., watch the dancing fools on the boats, and finish off my Koninginnedag carrot cakes.