It feels like it has been a while since I haven't had to set an alarm to get up. The student accommodation is slowly emptying with people filtering out and heading home to their home countries and universities. At the end of this week Lucy and I are making the journey to Italy to spend time in Venice and then Rome before returning home to Belfast. However this week is reserved for relaxing in Leeuwarden. With classes finishing last week and with assignments already handed in, with minimal stress, there is little left to do than relax, tidy, pack and spend the last few days enjoying the Netherlands.
On Monday Lucy and I made the train journey to Utrecht, somewhere which has been recommended for us to visit by a few different people. Unfortunately our good weather finally failed us and it rained consistently all day. This put a slight dampener on the day however we still enjoyed the city of Utrecht.
 |
| The Dom Tower of Utrecht |
 |
| Relative of Louis van Nassau whose statue is in Leeuwarden |
 |
| Very colourful pedestrian crossing |
 |
| Green rabbits instead of green men |
Tuesday night we spent enjoying a game of Bingo in a local bar in the town centre, unfortunately neither of us won anything. This was followed by a drink in the Irish bar while enjoying the Euros.
The rest of the days spent in Leeuwarden revolved around errands and getting prepared to leave on Saturday for Italy. I finally made it to the Pancake Ship which I have been meaning to visit since arriving here in January and we made one last visit to my favourite restaurant in Leeuwarden Double B which does one the best burgers I think I've ever eaten.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands and the entirety of my Erasmus experience.
 |
| Final look at NHL Hogeschool |
 |
| Going to miss the canals and the boats |
"All good things must come to an end." - Geoffrey Chaucer
Thanks for reading my blog.
No comments:
Post a Comment