Amsterdam Rain: A Lesson in Patience

Four days of Amsterdam rain. Four days of ducking into cafés, watching tourists sprint between awnings, feeling like the city was holding its breath. I almost left early. Almost booked that train to Berlin. Then the sky cracked open. The sunset that followed wasn't just beautiful—it was earned. Orange light bouncing off wet cobblestones, canal reflections doubled in intensity, the whole city glowing like it had been waiting for this moment too. I realized I'd been rushing through places, chasing perfect weather, missing the buildup. Amsterdam's gray days weren't obstacles. They were the setup. Some of travel's best moments require you to wait them out. To trust that the sky will eventually clear, that patience pays off in ways you can't plan for. The rain stopped. The sunset delivered. I stayed two more days. #Travel #SlowTravel #Amsterdam