https://www.burkarski.com/camping daily 0.75 2023-08-28 https://www.burkarski.com/camping/rei-evrgrn-campfire-rocker monthly 0.5 2023-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673148449938-WLD9TNCI35NWF3BSEQBL/FB_IMG_1599524119881.jpg Camping - REI evrgrn Campfire Rocker - Enjoying the evrgrn Campfire Rockers at a backyard picnic Michael is extra lounge-y resting very low to the grown with his legs fully folded under. Both Michael and Megan are looking at someone off camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673148451379-AJ7ENJO5QT9X4FR9AU2C/FB_IMG_1599524112825.jpg Camping - REI evrgrn Campfire Rocker - Enjoying the evrgrn Campfire Rockers at a backyard picnic Michael combats the low squat by pushing up on his toes and is now performing a glute bridge while seated in the chair. Megan looks on in disbelief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1a493dbf-d73d-418b-a724-4de059e97047/Snapchat-6655068247805964331.jpg Camping - REI evrgrn Campfire Rocker - Make it stand out Michael posing with our first set of evrgrn Campfire Rockers in front of our old P-ville apartment. https://www.burkarski.com/coffee daily 0.75 2023-08-28 https://www.burkarski.com/cooking daily 0.75 2023-08-28 https://www.burkarski.com/cooking/rival-6-cup-rice-cooker monthly 0.5 2023-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/43780e7a-8be8-4fa4-b5cb-cfbf6f8fbbf9/icp-insane-clown-posse.gif Cooking - Rival 6-Cup Rice Cooker - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1bf0a494-b1c4-413e-b020-c9d6ee50f93e/PXL_20230110_143009717.PORTRAIT.jpg Cooking - Rival 6-Cup Rice Cooker - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/d918a367-f221-4212-8ade-e4b8a915f5af/PXL_20230110_142936228.PORTRAIT.jpg Cooking - Rival 6-Cup Rice Cooker - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/45f62a1f-361d-4ee3-a593-6f92754a3f7e/81mih-VyKyL._AC_SX679_.jpg Cooking - Rival 6-Cup Rice Cooker - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673205629513-FB1QV36TP5F384200IFB/f43ff2bf-b177-4b6d-844a-3c34d147effa.cb6c1306285226d49864b74420780e29.jpeg Cooking - Rival 6-Cup Rice Cooker - New model of the Rival 6-cup rice cooker in white, with a new bowl shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673205610971-T8QS4KMAHTWWP50TSF8N/ezgif-1-591c03e8a9.jpg Cooking - Rival 6-Cup Rice Cooker - Aroma 6-cup rice cooker in white https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673205623279-H48KF3EJBJIIWLO56R5M/ezgif-1-8de5a07012.jpg Cooking - Rival 6-Cup Rice Cooker - Black and Decker 6-cup rice cooker, in white https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673205637387-SS22QTHR9FFA8W27MU8Z/proctorsilex.jpeg Cooking - Rival 6-Cup Rice Cooker - Proctor Silex 6-cup rice cooker in black https://www.burkarski.com/crafts daily 0.75 2023-08-28 https://www.burkarski.com/crafts/readers-digest-complete-guide-to-needlework monthly 0.5 2023-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/ac1a823b-13b5-4245-9967-6a59ca06d64f/RDCGNpg360.PNG Crafts - Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/58b3a0a4-cac5-4909-a8f0-6610d394f59d/place-has-everything-bill-hader.gif Crafts - Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/44469bb6-c9b9-4f7d-a21e-724a822e6295/PXL_20210102_033853398.jpg Crafts - Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673574610436-P0AN32WFFPYPIKD9LTAV/IMG_20160918_172857.jpg Crafts - Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework - My 1st sweater pattern design! Based on the pattern design guide in the book. Megan in her Nyan cat sweater with an intarsia Nyan cat and swiss darned stars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673574618805-KW358OVRPXVKB1H773B4/20160918_171724.jpg Crafts - Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework - 3 techniques from one book! Pattern design, intarsia, and swiss darn! Closeup of the Nyan cat sweater showing off the Nyan design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673574637366-864Y5WNN0DMQTKQ3U9HV/IMG_20171223_102021.jpg Crafts - Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework - My first applique art: Portrait of Ramble Applique banner of the house on Bramblewood, with trees and shrubs in front of the house. Batik fabrics used to give different textures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673574649924-WWQ6GY7MSZGKW0N3SMFU/IMG_20171223_102035.jpg Crafts - Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlework - Close up of the applique to show off embroidered cats, Berlioz in a window and Gretchen on the roof. Applique banner of the house on Bramblewood, with trees and shrubs in front of the house. Two embroidered cats to represent Berlioz and Gretchen. Gretchen has a gold halo and wings. https://www.burkarski.com/cute daily 0.75 2023-08-28 https://www.burkarski.com/cute/kikkerland-brown-bear-zip-amp-flip-travel-pillow monthly 0.5 2023-01-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673485044467-KSY0NVUXP837BAJ8DMGG/IMG_20170118_234152.jpg Cute - Kikkerland Brown Bear Zip & Flip Travel Pillow - When the bear earned his wings I had an empty seat next to me on the plane so I buckled the bear in and the flight attendant gave him a pair of wings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673486018587-2FBDEW1JWME0ZDZXCFFQ/Snapchat-2126275994.jpg Cute - Kikkerland Brown Bear Zip & Flip Travel Pillow - Bear on the BART Looked up on my BART ride from SFO to our hotel and the sight of the bear overhead on the luggage rack made me laugh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673486054520-JBMNV7DS9REARUB3BNUJ/Snapchat-330855472.jpg Cute - Kikkerland Brown Bear Zip & Flip Travel Pillow - Neck pillow mode in an airport restroom This premium airport restroom had a big shelf for your bags over the toilet. This is how you’ll usually see the bear when I’m traveling: dangling on my backpack in neck pillow mode. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/a7a07070-475c-416c-af12-e3bd74d49d55/71zA39n7w-L._AC_SX466_.jpg Cute - Kikkerland Brown Bear Zip & Flip Travel Pillow - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.burkarski.com/fashion daily 0.75 2023-08-28 https://www.burkarski.com/pets daily 0.75 2023-08-28 https://www.burkarski.com/pets/the-original-scratch-lounge monthly 0.5 2023-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673313466755-MMOZDHWK81EIVQ54ZLMJ/Snapchat-1707407100530328062.jpg Pets - The Original Scratch Lounge - Squeek on the lounge Squeek laying on the lounge with his hind legs hanging way over the edge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673313468972-ODAUQQ4QO7CGVEO32ICP/Snapchat-480216975648660647.jpg Pets - The Original Scratch Lounge - Circe on the lounge CIrce on the scratch lounge showing off one of her thumbs with a paw on the ledge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673313473978-0OLI6P7SMJMFIYS0YMYE/Snapchat-2975241995425181621.jpg Pets - The Original Scratch Lounge - Squeek lounges again Squeek on the lounge in a new and different pose. You’re supposed to remove those tabs from the side but they just made the whole thing more of a cozy bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673310881875-9CAFLIQ389ZXNJMHY0Z4/057.JPG Pets - The Original Scratch Lounge - Rabbits with Santa Oscar and Isabelle the grey angora rabbits on Santa’s lap, each wearing a little santa hat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1673310891089-J6LO6VPBL2WEVSRYOC4C/DSC_1212.JPG Pets - The Original Scratch Lounge - Cats with Santa Squeek and Circe the cats on Santa’s Lap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/130b4af1-08ee-4f84-a8c2-4d5325ab8b2d/20151205_132603.jpg Pets - The Original Scratch Lounge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/6fcd2c6d-8e97-4a89-b9e4-bd1c8d21e11a/ezgif-5-55177f04b1.jpg Pets - The Original Scratch Lounge - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.burkarski.com/sports daily 0.75 2023-08-28 https://www.burkarski.com/travel daily 0.75 2023-09-10 https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-01 monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693173739290-KK5M9W63S9OKFIDB1F7B/PXL_20230814_212028496.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178700185-HVGMNK1A1NK3YLP3EO0J/Snapchat-2085267147.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Exiting out the back door on Aer Lingus Selfie of Megan as she walks on the tarmac in Amsterdam with an Aer Lingus plane behind her. The tail has a shamrock on it. A stair cart is lined up with the rear door and some passengers are stepping out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178706435-2FDPJY2ICRBWJ7F7SQN7/PXL_20230815_033913571.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Dublin Airport Poster Have you remembered everything? Teddy bear, passport, phone with earbuds, coin purse, and keys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178708802-UCV1SNVKFWFXJJNM1KM7/Snapchat-575859717.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Orange luggage Megan’s large hardshell Samsonite suitcase in clementine orange. The luggage tag is oversized and shaped like a taco. The airline’s barcode tag is also on the top handle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178714962-PM28IW95C5RTQ7LDEESZ/IMG_2947.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Here's Johnny Terrifying mural in one of the hostel rooms, luckily not mine, of Jack Nicholson from the Shining when he chops down a door with a fire ax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178724856-P3O03PMRNLGRZU0NMVQP/PXL_20230815_090833040.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Shelly Duvall Hostel mural art from the opposite side of the bathroom door of Shelly Duvall screaming in terror as an axe cuts through the door as seen in the film The Shining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693180398653-8NRU2EHS7N1EI144971O/IMG_5291.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Arendsnest Proeflokaal 1st stop on our pub crawl, Arendsnest Proeflokaal. They brew their own traditional gin (genover) and serve local Dutch beers. Photos shows the bar with taps and draft list board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693180666429-XSPEG15Y3XX7EI25I8JJ/PXL_20230820_202639322.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Pub crawl brochure Brochure for the pub crawl. “Its so easy! Drink a beer in each bar. Get your receipt. Finish at Craft & Draft. Show your receipts and get your free tee shirt.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693180412782-35UJV0ERSHDZPNBJR2LS/IMG_5057.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Beer Temple Group shot on the patio of 2nd pub crawl stop, Beer Temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693180419118-VE6AC8LM08IK404ZIICP/PXL_20230815_151343318.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Mikkeller Draft 3rd stop on the pub crawl was Mikkeller. Beer is served in a stemmed glass and logo has two cartoon people facing each other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693180422778-5WMI8PAPBJ8LEXIJBVFK/IMG_0985.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Group at Mikkeller Group shot in the Mikkeller bar, crowded around two tables. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693180428013-0597RAJ63O0XQGMXG620/IMG_2985.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Yahtzee Game at Craft & Draft 4th and final stop on the pub crawl, Craft & Draft. Group is playing a rousing game of Yahtzee. I’m losing. We have put on our new free tee shirts as our reward for visiting 4 bars in order in one day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693180443107-Y1IAO9VAHR8XKKF114HU/PXL_20230815_162243048.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Can of Walhalla poured into a glass Keg coolers were busted so we had to order cans and bottles from Crafts & Drafts. I got a Walhalla Happy Kiwi & Lychee sour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693180446932-S3GPIAPZ6IC4V2KRLYZR/PXL_20230815_165014663.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Ik ook! Me too! Coaster from Uiltje Brewing Company used at Crafts & Drafts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693180462702-2G835Q3KBD81SSPP6RSX/PXL_20230815_183159205.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Dinner toast at Indonesian Restaruant Group is toasting at dinner. I have my head down on the table to take a nap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178555605-GUNAN1TF8MM6MYOG6Q51/PXL_20230815_120717421.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - National Monument National Monument of the Netherlands in Dam Square outside of the Royal Palace. Monument is a needle with people around it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178559005-AOW3F6F8ILBL5T66VOSD/PXL_20230815_120739001.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Royal Palace of Amsterdam Plaza full of tourists in front of the Royal Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178563204-H7H8QOPEAWGKO2SK7EM9/PXL_20230815_120756943.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Lion Statue Roaring lion part of the National Monuement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178571026-8IH6ZREIBGWKXR48HUIH/PXL_20230815_121118645.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Magna Plaza Magna Plaza shopping mall next to Dam Square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178574467-O87BNVVTCSEF68BWVEWU/PXL_20230815_100554472.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Make your own dick here Window display that says, “Make your own dick here” and has four samples. Two are brightly painted, one is covered in beads, but the fourth is plain white and says, “LENNY’S.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178577794-PXKZ34TR2PJ35WA07B67/PXL_20230815_102653053.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Vintage Pez Window display of vintage pez dispensers. Featured characters include Donald Duck, Leonardo the Ninja Turtle, Nermal the kitten, a Beagle Boy, Kermit the Frog, Scrooge McDuck, Goofy, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178580948-XXJL3AFVVZ8WIRBMEF84/PXL_20230815_115928034.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Cheese flag Toothpick for sampling Old Amsterdam cheese with a tiny flag with the brand on it. Display of cheeses out of focus in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178587626-36H58U293AEAF6V6L8YK/PXL_20230815_120601511.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Nude Burger Storefront of a burger shop called Nude Burger in between a cannabis museum and a tourist supply shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693178622606-M70AZ9GT68NKWVZ9NW5B/Snapchat-1473461316.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe - Arrival - Avocado toast A nice avocado toast with tomato slices. a poached egg, some sprouts, and a vinegar drizzle. https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-02 monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185256421-IXA7A02T2VK3FI05S781/PXL_20230816_135557485.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Bottle Aperol Spritz As procured from a grocery store in a three-pack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185250409-MMNK8FTNVH6SQ7JGQYTB/PXL_20230816_104809490.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Beers at Canalside patio Two glasses of beer with canal in background https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185746715-GB51MNGRBMIVPEW8AZ4T/IMG_3011.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Canalside patio bar Group at the patio bar waiting for our canal hash to begin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185750560-JYOI392F64MC87XCCF07/IMG_3014.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Preboarding The whole gang gathered along the canal edge eagerly awaiting our canal boats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185270200-24WO0JJNSGNRID0FAT66/PXL_20230816_122103267.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Low bridge Everybody down. Small boat travels under canal bridge tunnel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185274632-TE848MQU8M8512545ZRH/PXL_20230816_123016270.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Captain Kick O captain my captain Kicky flanked by Footstuff and Prime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185278235-XABK5BUYENORG5541JED/PXL_20230816_123023766.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Burkarski Selfie on a boat Cuties on a boat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185283654-TRO01NWWJ84OXCTSCH6Z/PXL_20230816_124245821.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Narrow passage High walled narrow canal lane https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185287336-BKLWXT0NJRUIC7021F4G/PXL_20230816_124338912.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Rival boat going in a tunnel Another rental boat going under a bridge tunnel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185295531-SY1VOU3L1Z8UITKX8937/PXL_20230816_131759512.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Open section Wider open section of canal with tall modern buildings along the edge and one big pagoda shaped Chinese restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185298370-KLYG2ERYANJ1E1UVTZSA/PXL_20230816_132042190.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Science museum Wide open section of canal with the science museum centered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185304183-E4SLD7DO2BOYIB8SY3CJ/PXL_20230816_141429140.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - House boat My dream house [boat] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185306066-HJH4YRZHNG26NYFJQ9DF/strava6367671122399952396.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Our route Strava map of our route through the canals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185690741-Z2E9NAQH7DQ1TW8367XZ/PXL_20230816_124344647.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Oude Kerk The old church as viewed from the canal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693187748683-AMV70SDWZMD6TBRW4W7N/IMG-20230816-WA0005.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Our boat's crew Selfie of our boat taken by Prime, with Ichi, me, Cool Hand, two local Amsterdam hashers, and Foot Stuff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185750512-S69VOSDGLL2S9L9F8482/IMG_3019.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Rival Boat The other SOH4 boat with 3dog, Pastor, UC, Table It, Captain Pink, Tri, Strawberry, and Kale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185757051-CAQ83F69NRHFROYPCGNB/IMG_3112.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - A toast to the volleyball player Mural on canal wall of a nude woman bumping a volleyball which Table It toasts his cup to https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185766448-W4QNIKDGRIPDJ91AFJVE/IMG_3106.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Closing Circle Panorama of the closing circle at a crowded park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185761905-6FK1UDIW74E7EZ3UBDG9/IMG_5071.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Irish pub Late night visit to the Irish Pub down the street. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693184686793-S3IP8LHTOKKI9RZ2568A/PXL_20230816_084100557.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Coffee Cup from The Hoxton Coffee cup full of filter coffee that says “The Hoxton. Herengracht 255. 1016 BJ Amsterdam. Amsterdam.”' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693184692475-YSKVB5P4NKDQ927OXOZZ/PXL_20230816_084209526.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Backside of coffee cup Inside of rim says, “You float my boat.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693184695891-UPS6KK98MZ9I0SF1HT3D/PXL_20230816_085033716.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - My breakfast My breakfast at the Hoxton: overnight oats with raspberries, water glass, peach bellini, and filter coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693185762040-X0VOMPDTV45EWW1RLYM0/IMG_2999.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Canal Hash - Brunch table Group selfie at brunch https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-03 monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693221735638-1H6JUOSBSHGNP2MBF6UA/PXL_20230817_150145084.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Ichi, Pink, and Goodie Arrive! Our arrival at the entrance of the castle. I had to make sure we got a selfie next to the sign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693221743007-R8LV5WE2HJLM799HYO70/PXL_20230817_160006765.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Castle ducks Two out of the three ducks that chased our crumbs and spilled beer all weekend. I have many videos of all three but very few stills. They were quite rascally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693223027481-FB4R5SLRR0VXXROJJRQ6/IMG_9131.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - SOH4 running the bar SOH4 hashers running the bar at our first night’s dinner. Pastor, 3dog, Kale, and Table It all tin their red dress finest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693223047379-AVHO8WA9WHPZ57CH9GJW/IMG_5359.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - SOH4 Bar Another shot of our lovely bar volunteers: 3dog, Kicky, IBS, Prime, Tri and Table It. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693221752452-46SCOAY5SHF32HP4R730/PXL_20230817_175024874.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Neptunus Our host Neptunus descending from the ceiling after dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693221921268-88SJ3DWIU7L413VHUM36/IMG_5367.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Red Dress Run A shot of our crowd at our beer near on a bar patio near the end of our tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693222815928-CRI5H0K33AQAB6MEYQ0C/IMG_5084.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Red dress selfie 3dog, me, UC, Cool Hand, Pastor, and Kale in our red dresses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693222535015-MXQGXIMTNQYUY4RN0CRK/IMG_9188.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Bonfire Enjoying the bonfire in our red dresses. This is after I burned my face, I’m sure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693221755782-X7Z02KG7JRNTTTZROBH5/PXL_20230817_213622828.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Covered wagon The big hayride wagon that was pulled by a tractor between the castle and the Vacantiepark. Safest way to cross the road at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693224506202-CY84YWC3OU3QVIYXMEP3/FB_IMG_1692971047502.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Vandaag is rood Today is red! We made the local newspaper with our Red Dress Event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693222624605-LYW70PM61AB821KZVROO/IMG_5084.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220627982-84HIH7JH1TMFV2JEDMA5/PXL_20230817_101640850.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Handpainted hearth tile Hearths used for cooking often had backsplashes of white ceramic tiles with blue designs painted on. This one’s a bunny. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220634155-K4CQZP2ANY5PP2CXU2HY/PXL_20230817_102259725.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Bed box People slept in a little bed box hidden in the wall and covered by a curtain. The box isn’t long enough to lay down. People would be propped up on pillows leaning on the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220639972-RLW47TKTYKFP923Z00MI/PXL_20230817_102323369.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Narrow and uneven staircase This house was full of very narrow staircases with nonuniformly shaped stairs. Yes, they were scary to walk on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220647565-1J8Q6MTH7STWNM2WWIBH/PXL_20230817_102529578.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - View from the back pews After checking out the lower levels of the house which were preserved to replicate home living of the era, we made it to the church. This photo was taken while seated in the back pews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220650974-TWB61MN2CFGZW5DRA5BX/PXL_20230817_102600948.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - View from middle pews Taken from the pews more toward the center. Notice the iron bar painted pink between the cutout of the upper level. That was added after the original wooden supports were cut through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220656575-F4XRR521DVF5WE7ML3KL/PXL_20230817_102758949.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Close view of the Altar Up close view of the altar. Notice the difference between the column on the left and the one on the right—do you see a split on the edge of the left column? It folds open and an entire pulpit with tiny stairs, a door, and stand to hold the readings appears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220659952-FZSF01MEME9W0OXIDS2O/PXL_20230817_102809576.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - More ceiling details from below A look at the ceiling and upper level supports from the lower level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220665118-08Q1CKC7N4T0MYF2LT4W/PXL_20230817_103200260.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Sacramental items Communion chalice, paten, bells, and other items used in Catholic masses of the era. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220674274-QJYU6J84LIEKD55X36U6/PXL_20230817_103453318.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Pipe Organ Pipes for the organ as installed at the back of the church up on the second level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220681367-FNC7WQSPG256Y8TIOZM4/PXL_20230817_103518343.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Pipe Organ The organ’s keys and controls on the opposite side of the pipes. No view of the alter or congregation from this vantage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220685571-2QQXM2YH11Z2XAM1JCTX/PXL_20230817_103527426.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Carved wooden emblem Close up of the carved wooden emblem featured on the pipe organ. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220690188-XXVYDL59V6SG35U4X1RU/PXL_20230817_103844529.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Wooden dove Carved wooden dove hanging from the ceiling near the back of the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220697474-X5USMGUH71WZKV4CP8VM/PXL_20230817_104205350.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - View of the alter from the top level The alter and pews from the beginning are two stories below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693220700575-AC9A3RS9QW3279DJE5U3/PXL_20230817_104905743.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - On on to Baarlo - Commode Typical toilet for a house of the era. https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-04 monthly 0.5 2023-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693261750416-AKN2U8K9IIQZRB5T7RZF/PXL_20230818_194916348.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Kicky taking over someone else's bar During my chance to walk the pub crawl, I caught Kicky going behind another kennel’s bar to tell them how to best pour from these overly carbonated taps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693261748066-BUM8K1ZD8ZNGUCUGK4CT/PXL_20230827_100451435.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Front of Pub Crawl Shirt I had to add a bunny and some stars. And a tulip for the Netherlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693261752607-8VE7BO7TD9G51W4DANYX/PXL_20230827_100511832.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Back of pub crawl shirt I found out that we were not given laundry markers from others who were able to do their wash before me. So I snapped these photos before I lost all my marks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693240419737-LGWDBHOUO217XNCSFPZW/PXL_20230818_065348286.PORTRAIT.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Feeling nervous about the ride The ladies bikes only came in one frame size when I usually ride an XS. For test rides, we were on cobblestones or gravel so it didn’t really help quell my fears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693241231044-HP865WU2RRAYLEV6P1RG/IMG_3155.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - It's too early for Pink Pink would like some more sleep. Gravel will do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693240437778-KENJ0OXSINLRJ4I85YDS/IMG_3167.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - 3dog Cycling Selfie With Tri, Pastor, and UC just behind him on their bikes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693240444626-ITP2APDLDXU1IULLNSBA/IMG_3179.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - SOH4 riders relaxing Some of our bashers missed a check or a turn and ended up way off course. We had a moment waiting for them to catch up. Ichi, Goodie, 3dog, Pastor, and UC seated on a ledge at the amphitheater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693241295065-2CZLAB08B24FNLVKLTJC/Snapchat-180703638.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Selfie from top of ampitheater Our first shot stop was at this amphitheater type structure. I took a selfie from the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693240532446-MLWXIM6IHNO4UUAIU5C0/FB_IMG_1692696186967.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Entire BASH Crew All riders at the amphitheater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693240576840-RTQSA8UES7UPGLTUJNAS/PXL_20230818_083406288.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - SOH4 Bash Crew Group shot at the amphitheater. Row 1: 3dog, Goodie, Pastor, Pink, and Floppy. Row 2: Ichi, Table It, Tri, and UC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693240463288-FJMHCRJTPY06PU8BWFBR/IMG_3186.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - 1st Beer Near Bar patio where we had our 1st beer near of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693240472559-SINCF1KJS54RY59NAD4N/IMG_3159.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Marigolds We passed more than one marigold field. They smelled great. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693241075473-9RRLMOW20X5I3YYZTBQ2/IMG_3154.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Bike check in That smile is just a front I am very nervous about the ride. Michael needs to finish his morning coffee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693260582441-9LFXFPT18BQQVV213GFH/PXL_20230818_075947263.PORTRAIT.ORIGINAL.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693241816190-02IIBWGTZ8GNZR5ZG9Q8/IMG_3187.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - On out after 1st BN Selfie by 3dog with me riding in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693261590396-TXV3LPBMVAF2BY4AJUA9/IMG_3208.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Lunch crew Michael wasn’t at the restaurant in time for the photo. He was lagging about 10 minutes behind after the flat. But he made it in time for lunch! I’m posing with the bottle of suikerstroop which means sugar syrup. Since we’re outside the land of maple trees, it’s just molasses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693241976366-ZL8UK84MSWDHNMZMEBKQ/IMG_9224.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Dutch Pancake Our lunch was a giant crepe with a bowl of beef stew. You dip or pour the gravy from the stew on your crepe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693241982458-4XV0OXC4Y9WFT0CJ39E6/IMG_9225.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Cheesecake slice with red currants As if that pancake and stew wasn’t enough, they served us cheesecake with redcurrants and a sauce for dessert. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693241997519-5RZ0A97IA389IXTGHSAW/PXL_20230818_102307513.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Waiting for the ferry View from the shore of the car/bike/pedestrian ferry coming toward our side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693261137205-WXYQ6ATAMI0RHB21W1S1/IMG_3220.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Bicycle booty shot That’s what my butt looks like in padded shorts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693258082617-LAUBMW8E3X91CJRH2UHB/PXL_20230818_121350365.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Lookout Tower We’re an easily distractible sort. We see a little tower, we’ve got to stop to climb it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693258082491-4M6HCYMKK8ECRD0GTVJX/PXL_20230818_121414345.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Tower Selfie Lookin’ hot from the top of the little tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693258085919-SIXKBGRXDXKMCJ1V33ZL/PXL_20230818_121459247.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Tower kissy Michael and Megan kiss atop a tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693242025411-FTT99BJ3H05IKSYKSOCL/PXL_20230818_132801130.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Smokkelpad Sign The trailhead was marked with some historic information about the smokkelpad or schmuggelpfad. The path was used to sneak goods in and out of Germany during times of war with Netherlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693242029962-HTRXZ98LM1GBASSMJN2B/PXL_20230818_132912743.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - German soldier guard This dude was guarding the smokkelpad and preventing me from brining illegal goods into Germany. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693242047529-PN8MMVTIXXAX052QUE7T/IMG_3233.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Border of Netherlands and Germany Michael and I demonstrate the two road posts marked with each country’s flag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693256768288-TR0GY2Z6C3KZBQRFT5J5/IMG_9245.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Neptune? This huge statue of Neptune his holding the sea back with his Dyke powers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693256667190-HVJQYV6W2RENM7UIENMI/PXL_20230818_153016803.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Dyke Pic Selfie of Ichi and 3dog on a fietspad atop a dyke. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693261506280-8GE8029M6R4FZJCEWDAN/IMG_3213.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Bonus BN The boys bringing up the rear get a bonus beer near. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693256669303-O7QA6911P7IJJG4RSKQX/strava3085203623221774207.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - BASH - Strava map of our ride I was promised 30 miles (50 km) but it ended up being nearly 40 miles (63 km)! https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-05 monthly 0.5 2023-08-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263810781-M9LHZ8X9ICITKF73IBA6/PXL_20230819_101131187.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Three Nation Intersection Pink runs around the Belgium-Netherlands-Germany flag photo spot. The rest of us ran around the outside of the circle to not ruin the snapshots of the strangers who had been waiting in line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263816760-S0C5A7PFWS5LOL4982HU/PXL_20230819_105933179.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Taking a breather on a log A back check? A long check? Or just break time? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263821554-KLWO5L00R0XYHVN25PKQ/PXL_20230819_110824439.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Trail selection Trees and trail perfectly aligned in rows. UC and Tri run toward the camera. I think that 3dog in the back. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263824951-W9BACZ8FA7KNZC3TDA12/PXL_20230819_110836133.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Starting to ascend uphill UC, Tri, and Table It run away from the camera up a slight inclined trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693264693223-NAN0ZP9APTQ2PYJNRJ5B/PXL_20230819_112430819.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - SOH4 Hashers on the 3 Countries Trail Front row: Pastor, 3dog, Goodie, UC, Strawberry Middle row: IBS, Cool Hand, Tri, Table It, Ichi Back row: Pink, Kale, Prime, Footstuff, Level Zero, Kicky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263838672-RTJ7TW4ALVG2ZG9NYDSC/PXL_20230819_112507855.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Orange shirts only! Aw heck I really looked for this one when I was packing but I couldn’t find it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263838595-IGUT5DVZ03OYRFE83U1I/PXL_20230819_112525003.PORTRAIT.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Blue shirts only! Goodie, Strawberry, and Zero in our Trail 569 tee shirts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263845495-MZ5SPEHA8M6Q8GILGK5H/PXL_20230819_112535210.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Non SOH4 Hash Shirts Kicky in Ithaca gear and Cool Hand in Hamburg’s shirt? I think? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263847818-J7MEPLCKC6SNWG9SEMXO/PXL_20230819_112558000.PORTRAIT.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Kilts only! Goodie, Tri, Table It, 3dog, Kale, and Ichi in their kilts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693265235230-O3LJ6QMIEQ0UVRDDFE4R/1_1.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Strava map of our trail We started in the Netherlands just before Les Trois Bornes, The Three Country Point, and ended in Moresnet-Chapelle, BE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263850170-NJMUPTQYHYCGCC8DXZTA/PXL_20230819_120832645.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Cat grooming himself on a wall You know I met a cat on trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263851030-NUG0QUO4PJYPBSJJIRP4/PXL_20230819_120840955.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Cat requested head pets I approached the cat and he headbutted my hand with full force, trying to get some scritches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693263856516-H5EEW87GVS5GQ6CJ2UJ9/PXL_20230819_131354330.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Orange shirts called out in circle My shirt isn’t orange so they couldn’t have meant me! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693267354848-VUWK6MYS88ZTE1Q8I8RT/IMG_3303.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Cover band getting set up The band was called Round About Now and they played English-language pop hits . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693267354927-MBWN6FBFWH8WD7Y71PHA/IMG_3311.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Candle-lit evening One table required all of the candlesticks and candelabras. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693267639470-I5ADPVU8X3IYGI8XRSH9/IMG_5108.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Group Selfie of Damsels and Knights This photo has been tastefully cropped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693267356696-CQ0HCPB9GVBXRXM16RI1/IMG_5392.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Castle Cat I met a cat at the castle too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/628f94f7-6f75-4925-97f5-054b860f5b14/IMG_3275.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Make it stand out Our closing circle in the parking lot at Moresnet-Chapelle, BE. Check out those buses! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/65b6644a-eaf6-4545-b60c-acda8ba06be7/IMG_5408.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Three Countries Trail - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-06 monthly 0.5 2023-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693274209548-5ZDCDP18MHY4RZ6OTP37/PXL_20230820_121936546.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Circle under a canopy in the courtyard Canopy was too small and it was way too hot to be in the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693274200258-IYN83LE9P4FK3SWTLAZ0/PXL_20230820_120242964.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Monkey Puzzle Tree Inspection I made Michael identify this crazy tree. I’d seen a few in yards around NL. It looks like a cross between a conifer and a succulent. It’s called a Monkey Puzzle and they’re native to Chile and Argentina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693274207594-PHKRBPP5CBSFKDEAGI3T/PXL_20230820_132255481.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Hash Baby? No, it’s just Table It. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693274198376-VWCJYMDPEHRTJZ2AWGJ2/PXL_20230820_132429194.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Googly-eyed Lion He’s seen things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269556143-HPRBRL7Q5340OEQR3AMY/PXL_20230820_081651187.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Huey, Dewey, and Louie Het leven is een wervelstorm hier in Duckstad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269557009-TEPH7PS0WABJGCMMISRY/PXL_20230820_081130239.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269566830-NBHI5RTEADBBXHYV3Q1S/PXL_20230820_082546993.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - The Manor House Showing off the Castle Grounds on our way out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269567084-GQZQECXTA7PFJLV3ABC8/PXL_20230820_085245297.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Estate de Berkt The castle itself! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269535493-WQYYKLO3VJI64Q76FHA8/IMG_3320.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Castle Wall The stones spell DE BERKT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269536531-6JG05QKF67OSGXVS10GU/IMG_3321.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Hanover Hangover Hash The fat boys are back. And you know they could never be whack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269570848-REKOQUZ9JSHJC9ZW1OSO/PXL_20230820_085959780.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Castle Lookout Tower When we see a tower. We climb! Pink already at the top and waving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269526871-AL9ZWKUIHMQOWXOU37J5/PXL_20230820_090113819.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - View from the Tower The river from the the tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269543499-MR1UKHKKL7B7EWEY8ZL4/IMG_3334.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Crossing a narrow footbridge The footbridge crossing created a bottleneck on our walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269543746-1JDKSW9J6OWFSKI2D0P7/IMG_3335.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Traffic Jam Selfie Waiting to cross that footbridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269538223-FBA6LAC3CM64L126JBFV/IMG_3325.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - River Selfie Ichi and 3dog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269539734-T7RXB7S3ND55P0ZOU806/IMG_3333.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - St. Michael's St. Michael’s Church and Mission house from across the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269548670-15G21O5V9BGQ7CNHOPB2/IMG_3336.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Boarding the Ferry Taking a ferry across the Meuse river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269548978-IQSITX57W92NGIYE2JKD/IMG_5116.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269529576-4KM4VPHSQ2CH2EIY3DIY/PXL_20230820_092259637.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Michaels at St Michael Straat Four Michaels standing under the street sign for St. Michael Straat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693270123847-VBKM5Z4YZBU843S7JSOX/PXL_20230820_093832750.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Sunflower Selfie Megan and Michael at the Kloostertuin (Cloister Garden) in front of a big patch of sunflowers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269532604-VLKA76KE3GL3ZW8J39QZ/PXL_20230820_094220418.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Secret tunnel through Kloostertuin I think I’d be spirited away if I went through that tunnel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693269533849-P3CT9UTC9Z3NT3N1PEVV/PXL_20230820_100023979.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Ferry Passengers On our way from Steyl back to Baarlo via Ferry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693274501028-RYYTPBEPJ1WOW4UYM1TG/PXL_20230820_143505158.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Two dummies After a week of sweating our asses off in the land of no air conditioning, we went to the Turkish steam bath to sweat our asses off on purpose. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693274504906-XL84QXQBZ1OXX73GNL10/PXL_20230820_144735307.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Michael on the lazy river Floating along politely on a big yellow tube in the lazy river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693274508688-4HIJZJBTZ5Q6YB4D9M2B/PXL_20230820_145352506.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Michael on the water slide I joked that it looked like a slide for babies and when we got in line we were behind a dad with an infant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693274511599-PFE4V32R7V1WOX1B0YQV/PXL_20230820_145353041.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Closing Circle - Dramatic Exit Michael’s dramatic expulsion from the dragon mouth of the waterslide. https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-07 monthly 0.5 2023-08-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693441852024-SD5CJWXDU4GLDJO8XAAX/PXL_20230821_090651779.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Butterfly on my fingers A Red Admiral butterfly landed on my hand while we were sitting in front of Tilburg station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693441851996-6ZTISWBA1EWZH8RVUTGB/PXL_20230821_090732004.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Selfie of my knee with a butterfly on it Red Admiral shifted to my knee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693441856179-0UE2RELZZYV228ZJEYNN/PXL_20230821_090759597.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - POV Butterfly on your leg My view of a red admiral on my leg. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693441856123-O6G3ALS5B2363HAGQH7W/PXL_20230821_090815863.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Butterfly is licking my leg Red admiral is not smoking that’s just a cigarette butt on the ground below him. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693441860996-YFA0VR0NVVNT8Y34WZI3/PXL_20230821_090836931.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Butterfly moved to Michael's leg Red Admiral on Michal’s knee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693441861158-QNHSSEQNWMQYOGRA18IH/PXL_20230821_090838929.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Butterfly taking off The red admiral flies away from Michael’s knee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693441865436-8N92B5ADKBCTTEPSBGQ7/PXL_20230821_090847632.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Butterfly on Michael's hand Red Admiral spent some time on Michael’s hand after his knee. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693441868048-5Z0WYX5VGQ9RH95XYVI2/PXL_20230821_090925302.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Closeup of butterfly on Michael's hand Red Admiral on Michael’s hand while he also holds a paper cup of espresso. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693442816345-WCAPMK4QLDO1SSE6LX8C/PXL_20230821_130006498.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Sign for farm vending machine De lekkerste geitenkaas! De Geitenhoeve Boerderijautomaat The tastiest goat cheese! The Goat Hoof Farm Vending Machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693442818129-DFZRY0JQARN2CHN9LZR0/PXL_20230821_130311857.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Donkey friends at the cheese machine These donkeys were hanging out next to the shed with the vending machines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693442822338-8DSAIV438LP5QEWMMZGU/PXL_20230821_130327054.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Entrance of the vending machine shack Welkom sign over the doorway. Big white vending machine seen straight through. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693442824049-UW46QOPHV39CZ3NJDF6I/PXL_20230821_130712577.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Plush goat atop vending machine This little toy was guarding the machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693446959076-D2787VLXY2B14XFC5SWQ/PXL_20230821_182950838.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Mussels in Brussels! Michael with his big red pot full of mussels. The pot says, “De Beste Mosselen direct van de kweker.” “The best mussels direct from the grower.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693446958540-EOU7Y6ZA9R7LD4HZH2F1/PXL_20230821_182955485.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - My Sea Bream Roasted fish topped with peas and tomatoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693446963595-EAWSKOV7JA9XQUUW4GCL/PXL_20230821_200202606.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Mini Crême Brûlée à la vanille de Madagascar If this was the mini, how big was standard? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693446969587-2UX58L12QQZHE4KF0UMU/PXL_20230821_200248298.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Mini mousse au chocolat du Maison Michael’s dessert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693446968338-SN1BBEHYU1VUZ9HYEG91/PXL_20230821_200355577.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Good Bye Closeup of the pizzelle wedge in the mousse. It says, “Good Bye.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693440404662-SVFM8Y6HZ1A6NNGYVMBD/PXL_20230821_075125246.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Tilburg Station Our hub for the day’s adventure. A mod station with a geometric awning and tall glass plate exterior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693440404311-5SRCI9BBFGRNDMEYNGMV/PXL_20230821_080346394.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Koppig Brunchcafe menu Front of the menu for Koppig Brunchcafe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693440407320-J3SSFZ1FLCJXFOD1J23I/PXL_20230821_080800523.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Koffie met een fudge My coffee came with a little caramel fudge on the side https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693440407794-54OER9YX4OX7DJBA96X9/PXL_20230821_081029745.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Brunch Selfie Selfie of Michael and Megan with our coffees and mimosas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693440411659-D9OCEZAGVK1E5Q8AVECA/PXL_20230821_081204191.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Waffle with avocado and an egg This was my choice for breakfast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693440412047-L0AIRJB52NTG8QE9DAWB/PXL_20230821_081208425.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Avocado toast Michael’s breakfast which has both avocado spread and avocado slices. It also has sliced strawberries and puffed quinoa. Gepofte! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443318111-A1P3H15Q9NSMTRKIB4QL/PXL_20230821_102913278.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - A look down the walk toward the Abbey Narrow walking path surrounded by grass disappearing straight into the horizon. Beyond the path the spires of the monastery can be seen peaking above the tree line. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443317992-XR92WK0TUB9N841NNPMU/PXL_20230821_103131278.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Abbey Gate Stone building with open archway acting as an entrance to the monastery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443325558-N9DVWAJD889T3GCE8TRQ/PXL_20230821_103210955.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - La Trappe Sign La Trappe Trappist Het Proeflokaal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443325289-HI1A1D63GAUL847W7OAI/PXL_20230821_103714606.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - La Trappe Menu Front cover of the menu at Het Proeflokaal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443328819-Z40F203NV6THNLX4Y3KR/PXL_20230821_104417663.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Menu page Brood uit eigen abdij - Bread from our own Abbey Vloerbrood met oude kaas uit eigen abdij en grove mosterd - Floor bread with aged cheese from our own Abbey with coarse mustard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443329388-0164DQ37YUTZXL1C8W4B/PXL_20230821_104705179.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Proefglaas My tasting glass (150 mL) of La Trappe Puur. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443332017-OTUVG6NV2XUYPA8D591E/PXL_20230821_110010091.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Vloerbrood met oude kaas My sandwich made with the Abbey’s homemade bread and aged cheese https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443334352-RHZPHF7BKTJLCUJC5445/PXL_20230821_123409417.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Abbey Stained Glass View from the garden of an abbey building with a large stained glass mandala window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443339369-NQ71XLLBRSS3VPDV37JQ/PXL_20230821_124018733.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Shrine to the Blessed Virgin Small outdoor shelter with prayer candles and a bronze statuette of the Blessed Virgin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443340425-O9A2QHPSJDXUU3E71RP3/PXL_20230821_124213754.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - My prayer candle Put a few euro in the jar and said a prayer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693443342747-9105FBTKX9QDIGRWCAZZ/PXL_20230821_124939119.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - What's the opposite of a tasting glass? Giant 2.5 L beer glasses at the gift shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693445789504-4ON607U7TZ1EF1LBYUXF/PXL_20230821_165525317.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Hotel room at Made in Louise Bed made up with white linens up against a wall with colorful handbag wallpaper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693445789299-XWM53OTF0J4L9ZP4S12F/PXL_20230821_165535325.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Hotel bathroom The shower is the length of the wall, not the length of the door. Sink is set into a countertop with lots of space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693445795683-FO9TDGTSKMOZQG4I2NWA/PXL_20230821_165542269.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Hotel bathroom part 2 I was so excited for this big bathroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693445793949-E97QPFNAKCEEZF2OI5RT/PXL_20230821_165550858.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Framed wallpaper Above the desk in the hotel were framed sections of the handbag wallpaper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1693445796180-SXO1YBUBQQELA8BBWBC3/brussels+stairs.png Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - La Trappe and Brussels - Stone staircase I had to climb As photographed by the Googs. I’d been schlepping with a 20 kg (44 lb) suitcase. Not that excited to carry it up the stairs. https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-08 monthly 0.5 2023-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694048913622-CJZFRXINEF0TLV3VO0MP/PXL_20230822_134521949.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Hotel Selfie Collapsed in the bed after our lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694048917782-HKV5BNCDC93X3MKSWW04/PXL_20230822_135028989.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Welcome note, hotel key, and chocolate Our hotel had this key with a huge tassel attached. We were left a note welcoming us and a little box of chocolates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694048920396-S6CPI0R69VSIUI5TFQPW/PXL_20230822_163343534.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - French Toothbrush Why buy a boring, regular toothbrush when you could have the colors of the French flag in the bristles? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694048912547-J7IW3UDQSC02I0IFPVD2/Snapchat-467313127.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Hotel bathrobe I can’t say no to wearing a complimentary robe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694048923314-NMSJYJ3LZ4MM4ZA03GHZ/PXL_20230823_055108636.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Hotel slippers Our room also came with complimentary slippers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694047796717-5NN4SI632ZW2I8S2LGM0/PXL_20230822_123022628.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Cocktails at the brasserie Selfie of us sipping our cocktails at our late lunch at Le Comptoir Des Saints Peres. Michael got a Hemmingway and I got une soupe de champagne. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694047797281-CKM5GRBINBF5FXBYJDBF/PXL_20230822_123740542.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Chevre Monsieur Michael got a croque monsieur with goat cheese. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694047799281-F1NUT6R34P9B02JGDPMF/PXL_20230822_123742789.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Salade auvergnate My salad with mesclun, Roquefort cheese, country ham, dried sausage, egg, tomatoes, and walnuts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694049862762-7UXN5M5DBJDZH1APQU7C/PXL_20230822_174348482.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Draft and growler from Paname Brewing Company My pour from the Canadian expat bar. This brewery is located in Paris. Not a Labbat’s in sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694049884896-52UKAEX1W2ZIWLAKSDOK/Snapchat-221202975.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - First round at the French/British/German place Michael got an amber ale and I got a snakebite. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694049862855-WQ95HEMCZJNQHQ50ETI1/PXL_20230822_190520095.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694049881838-BO3AH6QSQD1LUP2T83P5/PXL_20230822_202725388.NIGHT.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - L'Abondance stone statue One of the stone statues on the left bank of the Pont du Carrousel. She’s called L'Abondance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694049869933-DBYHPZNKIE0NHQ3PUS1M/PXL_20230822_200605902.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Pavillon de la trémoille at night Our view from the Pont du Carrousel of the Pavillon de la trémoille during our evening walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694049869705-V0LJ0YVZZN16VNBGWLRZ/PXL_20230822_200558153.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Pont Royal Pont Royal at night as seen from the Pont du Carrousel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694049888149-FSTYXHPQ0SK79R3EZ4TV/PXL_20230822_202751138.NIGHT.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Pavillon de la trémoille up close After crossing the Seine we saw the pavilion up close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694049876471-K7V27LPZQF23OXXVAIKZ/PXL_20230822_201511916.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, under construction This is all we could see of the Arc de Triomphe through the skrim and scaffolding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694049876798-QMGZZFXNWAVP0LTKL3JF/PXL_20230822_202214102.NIGHT.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Musée d'Orsay et La Tour Eiffel View of the Museum of Orsay and the Eiffel Tower from across the Seine on the right bank. They’re both illuminated in the night and the tower’s spot light is pointing over the museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694046926370-543Q8UDJ2LEVIRSTHYNL/PXL_20230822_063710034.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Belgian croissant My breakfast before we depart Brussels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694046931711-K69QIQIH3OTH69NSG6VC/PXL_20230822_091340783.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Train Selfie Megan and Michael aboard their train from Brussels to Paris. We are each wearing a mask. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694046940068-FRXISVM4FJCIHNG02TA3/PXL_20230822_111411302.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Michael on an outdoor platform at Gare du Nord Disembarking from our train as we arrive in Paris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694046943014-MILJUPDPNSDI5KBZC4SL/PXL_20230822_111549079.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Below the canopy at Gare du Nord Another shot beneath the canopy at Gare du Nord in Paris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694046952989-7VGN2NTBVAB0C7074OH2/PXL_20230822_111556058.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Gare du Nord looking back outdoors Sorry, one more photo of Gare du Nord and it’s platform canopy and outdoor sections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694049649539-EXG3OUPAO6LW9L0QFEZJ/Snapchat-1516340981.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - Ticket buying icon I thought this symbol for buying a ticket was very funny. He’s so sassy using that ticket machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694046953038-PGTNN8290QKSTBO1F2Z5/PXL_20230822_115015810.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - First Night in Paris - View of the Louvre from my cab Very excited to capture the sights on my brief ride in a taxi from the train station to our hotel. https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-09 monthly 0.5 2023-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137059817-BX4YJHLGURDJK8CZ3WCC/PXL_20230823_065657520.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Approaching the tower on our walk We’ve been able to see the tower for much of our trip but once we started to get close I started getting excited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137038383-V7E0NSK8O6OWBCCB6FK6/Snapchat-965962521.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Manic selfie at the tower base Very excited to be in the security screening line for the Eiffel Tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137084824-5DL1H6102I9J1A1EU0AG/PXL_20230823_065836172.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - La Tour Eiffel from below It’s spectacular in person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137078975-TWNEW4K9PF8XTJM6UKST/PXL_20230823_072248850.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - The Eiffel Tower from Below Another shot looking up to the peak from the base. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139192835-95RQLKQI7SCTB5FRT64A/PXL_20230823_072610318.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Molded concrete support The tower legs are held in place by these concrete supports with a nice imprint pattern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137091634-JU0PP9RBX1MMSRK2D2GK/PXL_20230823_072616695.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Below the Eiffel Tower After getting through security we join a line for the elevator below the tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137097165-R15HCXL6YKUB37N05P9W/PXL_20230823_072634388.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Eiffel Tower Leg One of the tower legs from the plaza below the tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137103264-LRT39TZ2YLZY7P3W6MSA/PXL_20230823_072747036.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Looking up at the tower from under Another shot taken from below. The glass is the Madame Brasserie restaurant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137106001-1OGX2T4R60R9NU8018RT/PXL_20230823_073242639.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Beautification for the Olympics sign The Eiffel Tower was being repainted in preparation for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694138418091-VA9S1848WQ03WV5XGGD1/PXL_20230823_073558615.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Tower Leg Elevator This is the elevator that I took up to the second floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137116620-RG3JWTU17QI6TGZLZW1L/PXL_20230823_073320582.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Joint of the leg and tower 1st floor Some of the safety nets for the repainting project are visible from here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137118594-0BEEADDNJ6977DMI0Q5X/PXL_20230823_074906114.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Looking straight up Standing below one of the legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694137125466-BBQIX56FCCC146XMPUIT/PXL_20230823_075013220.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Below the tower Listen, I was very excited to be at this dang tower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694222317098-TVH1XXQVQ1LY82T8VVK2/PXL_20230823_172326114.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Jardin Royal Citadelle gin, peach, lemon, and prosecco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694222317443-NLEUN00WF4LV0CNNHS4L/PXL_20230823_172329796.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Hanami A cocktail made in the style of a Japanese tea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694222951663-5B90MA0VPMLX4SSJKMZU/PXL_20230823_174456363.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Cocktail Menu Classic cocktails. My Jardin Royal was on this page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694222330557-6I7XP7I0WRB46JA1YMIT/PXL_20230823_174500957.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Cocktail Menu Signature cocktails. This page has Michael’s Hanami. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694222332041-UREN05WA932SRXKSX67Y/PXL_20230823_175557539.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Junmai sake with rabbit label This is the bottle of sake we ordered from the sushi bar. I was pleasantly surprised to see the rabbit made of flowers and mushrooms on the label. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694222420947-7S8VZ36L87CDVLK0KLPJ/PXL_20230823_185818230.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Bear Volley Ball There was still a special on the board for a drink called the “Bear Volley Ball' so obvkously I wanted that. But they were out of the Bear Brothers Gin! So I had to get a substitute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694222335937-7S574HZK1VMSZ6RBEZX9/PXL_20230823_175646707.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Sushi bar snails One has been removed from the shell by me before the photo taken so you can see him. I ate that guy.. But not his foot that part is hard and doesn’t seem edible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694222338957-70RCX4489N5MYTHKP21T/PXL_20230823_190202091.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Santa Ana Gin The bartender was pretty excited to show off this gin and make a cocktail for Michael with it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694222344655-VFKKMND4SCJGRZ3KPUHP/PXL_20230823_190332944.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - The finished surprise cocktail Made with the Santa Ana Gin. Garnished with a sprig of lavender. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139718396-FOELO6PJ45UYKICRFTYG/PXL_20230823_075114838.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Ticket to the summit You can buy a ticket to the second floor or the summit. You can’t change your mind at the second floor and get a last minute upgrade. Why bother with just the second floor? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139729055-413KA7I42MZ85TR149C4/PXL_20230823_075420613.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Monsieur Gustav Eiffel Artwork on the back of the ticket is a gold drawing of Gustav tipping his hat with the tower as his shadow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139727189-EWHUK2N5FUALRRRUW68H/PXL_20230823_075513261.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Waiting outside our elevator Montee! Way up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139734787-UPGJTCCFE61N9W50ALQM/PXL_20230823_075929001.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - My view of the elevator mechanism before we start moving I made sure to plant right next to the window when we were allowed in the elevator. Also this was a standing elevator not seated like the those fancy bourgeoises riders in 1889 got. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139747944-1YMDL1F9VDKOQEAMDYA9/PXL_20230823_080029277.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Elevator view on the way up My vantage next to the window on our ascent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139746677-C5172TF03P3UA1P20L75/PXL_20230823_080436784.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Southwest view from 2nd Floor Classic Parisian architecture with a stadium and pool behind. Pont de Bir Hakeim crosses the Seine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139755252-PS5NK5CE5GWGJ2EEQ9VS/PXL_20230823_080439775.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - View from the 2nd floor due west All the little traditional buildings looking almost identical from this distance along the right bank. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139754831-1QHN5SRAWYOO98NOM8BA/PXL_20230823_080454201.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Selfie from the 2nd Floor The southwest view behind us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139764272-QNFSIZ24NR8EZ7DSH0FP/PXL_20230823_080550410.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Photo taken of the two of us by our tour guide Not a big fan of this photo we were rushed and I was manic! Southwest view from the 2nd floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139771317-L1YQ75CALVX5DQMJRPEN/PXL_20230823_080715804.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Telescope Old timey looking coin operated telescope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139774943-I0QT6T8H968ZP488OVX0/PXL_20230823_080805658.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Looking up at the summit from the 2nd floor Soon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139782007-50J2IXIB0OFXPEZTQQQ8/PXL_20230823_081921680.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Northeast view of the Jardins du Trocadero Lovely view of the gardens across the Seine from the second floor. Well beyond the gardens is the skyscraper portion of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694218452427-5SQOW2TCPK8LMJ44NDTN/PXL_20230823_084541312.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Summit Elevator skylight! The elevators to the top have a skylight so you can watch as you go up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694218462472-9WVOPP76VZ8ZIHTJPXHZ/PXL_20230823_084621942.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Elevator view from the ride to the summit You know I got that window spot again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139786659-IEO37K840DE211MCLZZB/PXL_20230823_084913321.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Who is Gustav talking to? It’s Thomas Edison and the lady is Gustav’s daughter Claire. And this is a recreation of Gustav’s apartment. And they’re all made of wax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139788676-4SGB8ZP2TDI428TA59WG/PXL_20230823_085235490.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Champagne Selfie I didn’t know they sold champagne by the glass at the summit until the tour guide told us on the 2nd floor and boy was I delighted. Santé! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139797832-G6XYA7RTTJOIPQAV9MR7/PXL_20230823_085319773.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Southeast view of the Champ de Mars View from the summit!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139796527-88CYRDHH3OFHKVQTYEX0/PXL_20230823_085526674.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - My summit champagne "glass" The Champ de Mars in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139800588-TK4ZPCD9XHGYIXIXORK1/PXL_20230823_085534156.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Slightly less Champagne slightly more Champ Trying to show off more view than drink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139805365-S37SAJ8QZDR8O6GZQEB7/PXL_20230823_090157473.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Model Tower Yo Dawg I heard you like towers so I made a model of your tower to display at the top of your tower. This wooden model was made in 1889 and shows what the original summit plan was. When the tower debuted it was painted red. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139808798-HUB0R0WZJJ8RX8E584WF/PXL_20230823_090251810.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - View of the Jardins du Tocadero From the summit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694139718343-BPMNQBGDR7CSXLP046CU/PXL_20230823_093531953.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - My pressed "pennies" The shape of France and tower was the penny I wanted. I got the I heart Paris because the machine requires you to wait five whole seconds before starting your crank or it gives you the wrong design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694220111521-XFAJUTI5VLEQ37EUBYH4/PXL_20230823_102609106.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - French cotton lawn dress on a French Lawn I bought this dress nine years ago for a reason. Lounging in the Jardin de la Tour Eiffel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694220116594-DX1VRTULCPH7A8FEVVEC/PXL_20230823_102622681.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Lounging on my French lawn Wearing my French cotton lawn dress with La Tour Eiffel behind me. Ines de la Fressange designed this dress for Uniqlo in Spring 2014 and I HAD TO HAVE IT. No other garment has lived up to expectations like this one did. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694220125357-O07RYTXV5C6CS8JTI45E/PXL_20230823_104017053.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Postcard selection The postcards we bought from the Eiffel Tower tourist supply shop before we started writing notes from the Champ de Mars. The cards are all illustrations of Paris mostly focused on the Eiffel tower, cats, girls, and bread. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694220124838-XR4KB3MRA2ILC9K0CNK4/PXL_20230823_104152323.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Crepe avec fromage et jambon My crepe from the stand in Champ de Mars, wrapped in a paper sleeve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694221886074-SS3FO7OX241I7NE7ODB0/PXL_20230823_121714019.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Notre Dame from the front A temporary wall for construction blocks off the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694221883314-XRKXFF5DR3OV79NGPMHG/PXL_20230823_122446407.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Back view of Notre Dam from the left bank Multiple large cranes were actively running while we were visiting. Reconstruction is in full effect! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694221889149-7N8XBPY0MB1X3GVGJHWE/PXL_20230823_123949604.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Boat beer selfie It’s been really hot this whole trip. Boat beer to cool down. Blanche and blonde only. No IPAs for us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694221891515-D4BG8YPIV73OQLCD1KES/PXL_20230823_140927956.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - La Tour Eiffel - Warhammer Shop Lol, Michael wanted to check it out. I don’t want to play the game but I would paint little guys. https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-10 monthly 0.5 2023-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694306208642-623Z96KFSDWI27DXRPHF/PXL_20230824_100158471.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Touching the tip of the Louvre Pyramid Did they put up these blocks to prevent car traffic in the square or for the gram? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694306208559-5MUITXSSO6SN739Q3Y56/PXL_20230824_105946880.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Home decor inspo from Louis XV My dining room is this same shade of blue with white trim. We’ve got some fancy woodwork too. I’ve got to start gilding the walls and gussying up my chandelier! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694306214218-P4ZCBZ5JCCY5RYAGWP6T/PXL_20230824_120140009.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Portrait de l'artiste, dit Le moqueur Joseph Ducreux, 1783 Self portrait where he points back at the viewer, grinning, and holding a cane. Excellent meme fodder for turning hip hop lyrics overly formal. Instruct me how to Douglas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694306214310-DA2N0HNN1D2V99ZFEB41/PXL_20230824_123037527.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - View of the Louvre square from 2nd floor Glass pyramid and Denon wing in frame https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694306218091-6RIX6F56MGQ9HBZJWMUP/PXL_20230824_123045619.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694310229904-KU40CMS9JIJ42U6TH69H/Snapchat-1063092007.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - La Raie Jean Baptiste Siméon Chardin, 1728 Angry kitten stealing all the fresh caught seafood including a big ray. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694306227411-PQKC8DIK2WO3WUREWRN5/Snapchat-340440988.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Le Singe antiquaire Jean Baptiste Siméon Chardin, 1740 This monkey is enjoying his antiques with his magnifying glass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694306237834-KZLYY7GCV2JSVRR718Z2/Snapchat-1273334957.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Le Singe peintre Jean Baptiste Siméon Chardin, 1739 / 1740 This monkey is painting based on a small cherub statue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694306228968-DU9748LED0D75ZUOE55I/Snapchat-656620964.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Louise Vernet enfant Théodore Géricault, 1800 / 1825 A little girl and her cat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694312373765-SNSJCWQONVXYMWZGH7UR/PXL_20230824_153443089.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Bee boxes and pollination garden Taken from Jardin du Tuileries with the end of the Richelieu wing of the Louvre in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694312372055-CN9MFN99ZSPNCPMZF7QW/Snapchat-767217787.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Saint Germain Cocktail My hotel was in Saint Germain but the brasserie where I ordered it wasn’t. The little berries are juniper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694312373456-CI94HVDMOFD5ICAMEJUY/Snapchat-1985998107.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - 5€ Beret Showing off my affordable hat from the tourist supply shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694313086918-L3P5285W77MJ07GQDG58/PXL_20230824_194140592.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Gifts from my visit with assorted hashers Patches, bottle opener, whistle, and a fun rainbow bag tag. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694312810494-4XWDLAA37VOLW4PN3A4Y/PXL_20230824_202006021.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Our drinks from Monk Michael’s IPA was good too! So hard to believe we finally found good IPAs made in Europe. Milkshake passion IPA and Sainte Cru White Rabbit IPA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694310945064-223GW8TR2AYD3UFBBYD2/PXL_20230824_123556559.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Ceiling and entry to Galerie d’Apollon With a dedication to the founding of the museum in 1792. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694310940550-J3OBNLTP58WIKMIKQIEE/PXL_20230824_124228540.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Roman warrior statue holding up one arm These statues used to have non-stone accessories like a metal sword that was lost to the ages. I thought he was taking a selfie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694310952053-ZZG842JO4VPYSLPP1G8F/PXL_20230824_132302814.MP.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Glass Pyramid from the inside Looking up from down in the belly of the -2 floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694312178332-MMQ0J3Q90H9579O7NRZ0/Snapchat-1921684226.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Mithraic Tauroctony statue This poor bull is having a bad day. Not only is he getting murdered by a god both by stabbing and suffocation, he’s got a snake biting his side and a scorpion stinging his testicles. And you know that dog hasn’t stopped barking this whole time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694312212156-U0YJ4DR836H2JFYBTD7H/Snapchat-234410168.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Mithraic Tauroctony relief I was like, why do we have two pieces depicting the same scene? Which is like if I wondered why the Catholic section had a dude on a cross over and over. I learned a lot about Greek and Roman mythology but never anything about Roman Mithraism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694305711426-O63NC6B2FWSF49HVFDX5/PXL_20230824_080523671.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Loaded avocado toast I’ve got scrambled eggs and a slice of bacon on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694305711471-KQQCZU3Q01ZGLRPOVK32/PXL_20230824_080652533.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Seoul Toast Michael got this loaded French toast with cheese and egg and bacon and a little something spicy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694305714514-R2GLKN2YGHO6FSYOQACY/PXL_20230824_085748450.jpg Travel - Burkarskis Do Europe 2023 - Musée Du Louvre - Cuties Selfie Enjoying a little courtyard park with a selfie. https://www.burkarski.com/travel/euro-11 monthly 0.5 2023-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694375242889-QIO8OT1J8PJVI1W7AEFH/PXL_20230825_072209249.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Train back to Amsterdam & Departure - French shower head I forgot to take photos of our hotel room in Paris before our stuff exploded everywhere. One notable detail about the room was our showerhead that had a cradle like a telephone receiver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694375250779-7S20929KDLPSQAB7JYTO/PXL_20230825_072958965.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Train back to Amsterdam & Departure - Hotel art glass window The hotel’s logo was in this window in across from the lift on our floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694375249455-5Q05H9XZM04IDYBBA1DI/PXL_20230825_075827806.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Train back to Amsterdam & Departure - Don't get crushed in the door bunny Big fan of this warning label on the French metro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694375260063-HGMR7YYY2GWT6KIWSP2T/PXL_20230825_081834044.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Train back to Amsterdam & Departure - Sitting across Michael on the train I though we had a pair of seats that were apart and was surprised to find our seats faced each and share this center table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694375263731-1XDS2N919M5NJMCOII1X/PXL_20230825_083941699.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Train back to Amsterdam & Departure - Club car haul A sandwich, coffee cup, and canned iced tea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694375242571-ELT4LY9QLE7PGWEIRU8B/PXL_20230825_111049762.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Train back to Amsterdam & Departure - Snack cheese! We grabbed these in Amsterdam the fist time around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694377328427-FLUY14FK0FK7YPOMUOO8/PXL_20230825_163643154.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Train back to Amsterdam & Departure - Swans on the canal! As seen from our patio at Restaurant de Haven van Texel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694377329204-X0U32BFALP6WC8EE548C/PXL_20230825_165225375.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Train back to Amsterdam & Departure - Flight of Texels and Bread We were eating at the port of Texel so I ordered a pair of Texels. 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Barrel aged genever, gold apple liqueur, vermouth, nutmeg clove honey, orange flower water, and orange bitters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63b7513a7d567d6dae54afbe/1694379395832-8OA4WY9TFS425IL4FBM6/Snapchat-1972560634.jpg Travel - Burkarskis do Europe 2023 - Train back to Amsterdam & Departure - Passport vs. cocktail menu Bad planning that these two ended up side-by-side in my purse. 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