Exploring the Netherlands

The group is split into two smaller groups for this portion of the program. Here’s an update from Alicia and Jonathan’s group.

We’re exploring the Netherlands by bike for the final portion of our trip and it’s awesome! Each day represents a new town and a whole new gamut of possibilities as we explore various towns, cities, parks, and beaches around Holland. The friendly Dutch people, the delicious fried food, and the abundance of chocolate sprinkles are just a few of the things that are making the Netherlands one of the most memorable parts of our trip. As you know, we split the group of 18 students into two for this portion of the program. Here are some of the students’ favorite photos from Jonathan and Alicia’s group.

— Alicia and Jonathan

Watching the sunset on the beach at Noordwijk was pretty sweet. (Photo by Jonah S.)

Watching the sunset on the beach at Noordwijk was pretty sweet. (Photo by Jonah S.)

Going the scenic route is sometimes better. (Photo by Jessie M.)

Going the scenic route is sometimes better. (Photo by Jessie M.)

Sunset in Haarlem.

Sunset in Haarlem.

Cheese town wall art. (Photo by Lindsey T.)

Cheese town wall art. (Photo by Lindsey T.)

Stayokay Heemskerk stands imposingly against the sky. (Photo by Spencer C.)

Stayokay Heemskerk stands imposingly against the sky. (Photo by Spencer C.)

We raced through town and just caught the tail end of the sunset at Egmond aan Zee. The water wasn't too bad and we all jumped into the ocean. (Photo by Jonah S.)

We raced through town and just caught the tail end of the sunset at Egmond aan Zee. The water wasn’t too bad and we all jumped into the ocean. (Photo by Jonah S.)

Selfies make great fun. (Photo by Julia B.)

Selfies make great fun. (Photo by Julia B.)

Hanging out by the windmill in Alkmaar. (Photo by Madeline P.)

Hanging out by the windmill in Alkmaar. (Photo by Madeline P.)

Spontaneous piggyback rides at the beach in Egmond are the best kind. (Photo by Sophie E.)

Spontaneous piggyback rides at the beach in Egmond are the best kind. (Photo by Sophie E.)

Beautiful sand dunes by the beach. (Photo by Fiona B.)

Beautiful sand dunes by the beach. (Photo by Fiona B.)