Sunday, April 8, 2012

Dinner at Koh-i-Noor

As they couldn't find a pancake restaurant, they decided to eat at an Indian restaurant and it was very tasty. As you can see they received a lot of food and couldn't finish all of them. Momo-chan liked papadan a lot. They didn't know it but the restaurant is ranked number 12 out of 1369 restaurants in Amsterdam. Good call by Pinga!

Riding the train

Going to the big flower garden this morning they took the train from the central station. Momo-chan was very pleased to be on the train of course.

Entering Keukenhof

After the 30 minutes bus ride they finally got to the park. Pinga later heard from the b&b owner that there were 25 thousand people at Keukenhof today. No wonder it was very busy.

Tulips

Momo-chan was tired and feel asleep shortly after they arrived at the park.

Petting zoo

They were walking towards the entrance gate to go home and came across this petting zoo. Momo-chan got excited to see sheep, goats, rabbits and calf. Poor sheep were chased by some kids.

Sakura blooming

There were some sakura trees and Pinga was thinking of Tokyo. There are sakura blooming there now too.

On the way to Keukenhof

It was nice weather today and they decided to go to a flower garden Keukenhof outside of Amsterdam. There was a traffic jam on the way there and there were very many busses parked there.

Tractor!

While Pinga was getting her hair cut Pingu and Momo-chan was walking around the area. They found a construction site and got to see the tractor, as Momo-chan calls it, up close.
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City of canals

Momo-chan has enjoyed walking around Amsterdam. Trains and trams are plentiful but with all the canals boats Momo-chan has a new favorite to point out. Boats he shouts!
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Saturday, April 7, 2012

Easter theme breakfast

At the b&b they are staying, it was an Easter themed breakfast. Very nice!

Same pose

Pinga captured Momo-chan and one of the dogs, Spot, in the same pose. Pingu was surprised to see this photo.

Back at Blue Sheep

Momo-chan got excited to see them when he came back to the b&b.

Curious Momo-chan

It's not so easy eating out with Momo-chan these days. He gets bored and wants to move around. Here he is trying to move a marquee at a cafe while waiting for dinner.

Moving in Dutch style

They came across people sending things from the ground to upper floor like this. Can you see those sofa cusions reaching the window?

Bakery at the market

Looked very tasty but they didn't buy something.

Mushroom shop at the market

Pinga thought it would be great if she could find this much variety of mushrooms in Sweden.

Noordermarkt: organic market

They walked to a market near by after breakfast. There were stands just selling organic things. They bought a magnet that has a typical Dutch house shape.

Lunch in Chinatown

Pinga picked this restaurant and it was a good choice. This noodle dish and Pingu's wok dish were very tasty. Momo-chan slept through and didn't wale up during lunch, the restaurant manager made a doggy bug for him so that he could eat them later.

In Chinatown

As there were very long line at a pancake restaurant, they walked to Chinatown to have lunch. Tired Momo-chan fell asleep while they were walking.

Dogs at the blue sheep

The bed and breakfast they are staying have two dogs and a cat. They are very calm and kids friendly. Ever since Momo-chan got there, he's been crazy for these dogs.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Giant cactus

The restaurant had walls painted red and this giant cacti.

Tio Pepe

After the haircut afternoon, they came back to three central part off Amsterdam and had as Mexican dinner. Momo-chan didn't like guacamole but ate other things like burito and rice.

Finishing up

Momo-chan got a very nice hair cut!

Half way through

First time at a hair salon

Momo-chan got his hair cut by- a professional hair stylist for the first time. He just woke up from his nap and was very calmly sitting on the chair. Pingu, Pinga and the hair stylist was surprised how well behaving he was.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Tåg! = Trains!

Pingu and Momo-chan dropped me off at a cat hotel yesterday afternoon. Now they are on the way to Copenhagen airport. It's just around 6 am and Momo-chan was sleepy but got very excited with trains. He said "tåg" many times.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Builder Momo-chan?

Momo-chan was walking home from day care when he found a wooden plank. He decided to carry it away and then put it in the bush. Be careful with nature Momo-chan!

Hockey game and trains at the neighbors

Pingu and Momo-chan met their neighbors who have two kids on their way home. Momo-chan wanted to play so they went in and had a nice time. The hockey game and the very long circle railroad was in focus for the day.

Local beer called "Björnen sover"

Pingu went out for beers with a friend Monday evening. Beer sausage is a nice snack and the dark beer in the photo is a local beer called Björnen sover (The bear is asleep). The name is from a child's rhyme and is an interesting beer name.

Hand in hand

They were walking hand in hand and Pinga thought that's very sweet.

Ducks

Momo-chan wanted to come by to see neighbours kids. This family has five boys and they are very friendly. One of the brothers took Momo-chan's hand and showed him ducks that came by. They were already fed and flew away soon after Momo-chan came.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Dinner at friends place

They were invited to Pinga's friends place unexpectedly. They have a son who is half year younger than Momo-chan. They enjoyed playing together. Pinga was a bit surprised to see Momo-chan being bossy or a bit mean to this boy as he is younger than himself.

Interesting Japanese motif

This shop is selling Japanese motif goods and Pinga thought it's interesting.

Sunglasses Momo-chan

They were at a shopping mall and Pingu point on these sunglasses on Momo-chan. He didn't seem to mind it. Maybe he was thinking of Los Angeles?

Monday, April 2, 2012

And then riding on it!

Momo-chan is creative as usual.

Momo-chan was driving a truck

Yes, I am!

Pinga just came back home from work and did paparazzi on me...

Do I look sleepy?

Tractor?

Pinga and Momo-chan were on their way to daycare. Momo-chan was walking in a good pace but then he stopped and started to look for tractors. So Pinga carried him to daycare halfway.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

New friends!

Momo-chan and Pingu was out walking yesterday and came upon some playful kids that did not mind Momo-chan joining in. Here they are in their back yard. Momo-chan went straight for the tractor of course. Then a neighborhood dog came by and said hi. Quite friendly!

Horse from Momo-chan's angle

Momo-chan is very interested in the horses at the nearby horse farm. When Momo-chan stands on the ground the horses are quite a bit taller. This is how it looks like from Momo-chan's height.

P&P knit hat

Friday morning Momo-chan was in a good mood and went and put on the P&P knit hat all by himself. He then went to find Pinga to show how cute he was.

Crane car

Momo-chan and Pingu was walking to day care when they came upon this crane car that was cutting down branches of some of the trees next to their house. Momo-chan was curious but they did not have time to stay and watch.

Little big planet

We had small guests at home. They were very much into this game, Little big planet. Momo-chan was happy to be with them holding his own controller even though it was not on.

At the wheel

They enjoyed playing outside a lot.

At the playground

It was cold but they wanted to be outside. They had the same knit hut and looked a bit like twins.

Taking turns

They took turn and push each other. That's nice!

Stroller

It's not meant for them to ride but they could ride in it and they had fun.

They are mine!

Momo-chan went to see his friend. They seem to recognize each other. This friend of his was not so eager to share his toys so here they are holding one toy together.

Hello horses こんにちは、馬さん達

Pinga took Momo-chan to see horses this morning. Momo-chan seems to like tractors and horses a lot. It was cold with the temperature 0 C degree this morning.