Ramble On! Beertrip Days 3-4

The third day of our trip to Amsterdam started with a bright sun shining happily into the Hotel Fita’s breakfast nook as we partook of wonderful pancakes and other sundries.  As a seasoned librarian, Sj had planned far in advance to book us entry to the Anne Frank House that morning.  It has been a long time since I read the book, but I have certainly learned more about WW2 and all the associated monstrosities of Nazi Germany since reading this in junior high.  We walked on a circuitous route over nearly abandoned (for once) canals and past just-opening store fronts.  We arrived at the Anne Frank Huis to find incredible lines of people twisting around the block, but we were quickly buzzed in an alternative entrance for those who had booked ahead.  Word to the wise with any of the museums in Amsterdam: book ahead or get there crazy early that time of year.

Our visit to the museum was a mixed bag.  The place was very small and …