Ice Skating and Finally the end of Sinterklaas

Sinterklaas season couldn’t end without one, final surprise visit from the big guy. We decided to take Jude ice skating for the first time at the rink in front of the Rijks Museum. As we approached Museumplein, we noticed the entire area cordoned off with security standing guard. We assumed it was a precaution in light of recent events. When we bought our skating tickets, though, we were told that any moment now, Sinterklaas would be arriving and having his grand send off by helicopter from the middle of Museumplein, headed back to Spain.

After a few loops around the slushy rink, Pete took Jude for a prime view of the helicopter landing and then Sinterklaas walking past the rink, shaking hands with all of the children. And then, finally, Sinterklaas season was really over.