Amsterdam: One Last Train Ride

In addition to cycle paths and canals, Amsterdam boasts an impressive public transit system. Elliot insisted that we try both the trams and the underground metro.

Elliot waits for a tram in Amsterdam

Elliot waits for a tram in Amsterdam

Elliot and his dad on the back of a tram in Amsterdam.

Elliot and his dad on the back of a tram in Amsterdam.

Elliot and his dad enjoy another tram ride in Amsterdam. Note the on-board ticket booth in the back. Trams have both a driver and a separate ticket vendor.

Elliot and his dad enjoy another tram ride in Amsterdam. Note the on-board ticket booth in the back. Trams have both a driver and a separate ticket vendor.

Elliot was thrilled to find out the city had an underground metro.

Elliot was thrilled to find out the city had an underground metro.

The train arrives to take us to Schiphol airport - and home.

The train arrives to take us to Schiphol airport - and home.