Craig's "vegetarian" entree at Restaurant Sand in Hoek van Holland. The waiter said the couscous was colored with "squirrel ink," which actually turned out to be "squid ink." Neither are vegetarian.
Coffee at Restaurant Sand in Hoek van Holland
Lunch in the restaurant of the National Academy for Finances and Economy in The Hague
Croissants in Paris
Light lunch of breads, meats, cheeses, and fruits at Cafe Rotterdam
Craig eating a Belgian waffle in Brussels
William eating a very hot Belgian waffle in Brussels
Dinner at Restaurant Sand in Hoek van Holland
Dessert of pineapple pie with basil sorbet at Restaurant Sand in Hoek van Holland
Michelle enjoys an apple tart from the Poilâne bakery in Paris
Craig eating an éclair at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Note that Washington, D.C. is 6,175 km behind me.
William watching Michelle enjoy a delectable French pastry at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Couscous in Paris
The Poilâne bakery in Paris
William enjoying a savory crêpe at a cafe along the Siene River in Paris
Michelle enjoys a free sample at the Schokoladenmuseum (Lindt Chocolate Factory and Museum) in Cologne
The gang meets up again in The Hague after four days of individual sidetrips throughout Europe
Tortes in Cologne, Germany
Erin feeds Kara ice cream
Craig enjoys an apfelstrudel (apple strudel) in Cologne
Helmer Vossers, Director of Budget Policy for the Dutch Ministry of Finance, demonstrates the proper application of hagelslag (chocolate sprinkles) on buttered bread (link to purchase)
Pizzas in The Hague
Pizza Hut and Chi-Chi's in the main plaza of Luxembourg City
Allen enjoys a salmon pizza in The Hague
Allen enjoys a seafood salad in The Hague
Tapas in The Hague
William inspects his monster calzone at a restaurant in The Hague
Poffertjes (Dutch mini-pancakes) in The Hague
Paella in Barcelona (top to bottom: seafood, shrimp, vegetarian)
Risotto in Barcelona
Berries in Amsterdam
Fajitas in Amsterdam
Sangría in Barcelona
Mozzerella, tomato, and pesto sandwich at Schipol Airport in Amsterdam
Hopjes (Dutch coffee candy)
"Iberian Pig" in Barcelona
Goat cheese salad in Barcelona