An interlude at Schipol Airport

The first leg of our journey to Rome today (where we will join our cruise tomorrow) was scheduled at a civilised 10.45 a.m. However the flight was annoyingly brought forward to 7.25 a.m. which necessitated a very early start. As a result I snoozed uncomfortably on the plane, I just couldn’t keep my eyes open. We now have a seven hour stopover at Amsterdam’s Schipol Airport before our flight to Rome. 

This is not too bad actually. After strolling the length of the terminal and peeking into a few shops, we have found ourselves two adjacent recliner chairs in a nice open plan lounge area which is quite peaceful, and have installed ourselves here for the duration. I intended to have a nap here, but of course now that I have a very comfortable place to doze, I am wide awake! For lunch I went to the rather nice Dutch Kitchen, a self service place where you could also order burgers or omelettes or, in my case, a plate of mini Dutch pancakes with butter and sugar called Poffertjes which were absolutely melt-in-the-mouth. And so our holiday begins!