OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 131 – 140
Episode 139
After that, since Ahana wanted to desperately go to the Anne Frank’s house turned museum. Ahana had read her diary and she loved her style. Hence we visited that place. I found it a bit confined yet spooky.
I had a glimpse of it in the movie Fault In Our Stars. In reality it was more fascinating and rather spooky.
” Ahana… This place is a bit weird.” I said while we were having a look at the attic.
” Hmm… They didn’t have any option. It was a situation of life and death. Anne along with her parents and elder sister hid here to escape the Nazi’s rule.
They were accompanied by another family of three who were also Jews and later another person who was a doctor joined them.
Their non Jews friends helped them externally but then somehow they were found before the war could end and Anne died a miserable death.
I really pity her or else we would definitely had a very good author. ” She explained. I was listening attentively.
” You are a Wikipedia. Well, I correctly call you my Google… ”
” Haha!! I know Coz I had read her diary. C’mon now… ”
” Of course… My Know All. What’s next?”
” Let’s go to the Cheese Museum… ” She was excited.
So was I. Who doesn’t Love Cheese, by the way?
It happened to be just a step away from Anne Frank’s House.
Amsterdam Cheese Museum not only offers free cheese tasting but you can also relive the history of cheese making and experience the unique flavour of the best cheese in the whole of Holland.
We got to know about the history of Dutch Cheese and the entire staff was amazing. We tasted Beer Cheese and it actually tasted like Beer.
We even tasted varieties of Gouda Cheese.
” Ansh… I think I will definitely put on weight…” Ahana put another piece in her mouth.
” You will look cute…” I smiled.
” Can we take some home?” I asked.
” Definitely…”
The best part was that they sold vacuum packed cheese which we could easily take back home with us. It wasn’t a huge place but it was fabulous.
” Ansh!! ” She shouted as we stepped out.
” Yup… ” I looked at her quickly.
” You gonna let me do this. I desperately want to do that. ” She jumped.
” What?? You wanna kiss me… I am ready already… ” I said moving towards her.
” No… You jerk… ” She pushed me away.
” Ahana… It’s Europe…” I said running behind her as she walked briskly away from me.
” Fine!! Sorry… What’s you want?” I asked stopping her and making her face me.
” Really?? Are you listening?”
” Always… Tell me. ”
” Don’t get angry……
I want to ride the Tandem Bike… Please..” As soon as she said that I was already laughing.
Ansh!!! ” She pushed me.
” That’s it… You wanna ride a bike?”
She made a puppy face. I realise that I should stop teasing her now.
” Fine… Sorry. But Ahana… I don’t think you will be able to ride one.
Hey!! Ahana… Wait…” My stubborn wife that already begun walking further.
” Ansh! Don’t stop. It isn’t dangerous, if YOU accompany me.”
” I know. But I can’t take risks.”
” Please… For once. ” She pouted.
” Fine… You Win. I Lose. I can’t see you sad. But promise me that you will be careful.” I said holding her shoulders.
” Promise… ” She said and before I could realise she quickly pecked me on my lips.
My eyes were wide open.
” Ahana… ” I was astonished.
” Did you forget we are in Europe? ” She smiled, going towards the end of the street. I ran behind her.
” I think we should visit this place more often…” I said and she was laughing.
Amsterdam turned out to be an Adventure.
We rode the Tandem Bike in every direction until we were tired.
Hence, the best way to relax was a Canal Cruise. Amsterdam is famous for its Canals.
It was already dusk now, a perfect time to enjoy this UNESCO Protected Canal Belt. The Bridges are lit up by Fairy lights and the European sidewalks take you back in time.
Amsterdam is a place for Brew Lovers. Heineken Experience happens to be adored by all.
Ahana is on no alcohol streak but still we enjoyed some of it together.
” Ahana… Are you interested in going to the Red Light District ?”
” I was just kidding…” I promptly said as she glared at me.
Since the Red Light District wasn’t in our list I had to adjust with the scrumptious Waffles with Maple Syrup. It was delicious.
We bought the Senz Umbrellas, which the locals use as Souvenirs. They were rather funny yet fascinating.
We had a authentic dinner consisting of Dutch Specialities like Patatje oorlog, Poffertjes, Stamppot and Bitterballen.
Then we headed for our last stop, Orchestra.
The architecturally marvellous Concertgebouw is home to the Royal Orchestra and is considered as a Dutch National Treasure. It was truly amazing and eased us from all the tiredness.
We returned to our hotel. Our chartered flight was in 2 hours and I am sure we had enjoyed our day to the fullest.
” Ansh!! Now tell me where are we going? Please…” Ahana pleaded as we kept our luggages in our car.
Amsterdam turned out to be a one day trip but it was fun and worth it. We made out the most of it.
” Patience Sweetheart… You will know.”
I replied.
The entire ride Ahana didn’t say a thing. She was sulking the entire way to the airport. After we checked in and had our boarding passes in our hands, I waited to have a look at Ahana’s reaction.
” FINLAND ??….. ” She exclaimed, all in surprise.
” Yes… Northern Lights… Here we come.” I said grabbing her hand and going to our flight.
I didn’t say anything more. Finland is famous for its Northern Lights or also known as Aurora Borealis.
And I wanted to see them once in my lifetime. It was on my bucket list.
OUR MARRIAGE IS JUST A PIECE OF PAPER : EPISODES 131 – 140
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