NETHERLANDS | Friday, 19 Aug 2016 | Views [310] | Comments [1]
There are some 800,000 people in Amsterdam and approximately 880,000 bikes!!!!! And no, I haven't counted them. Many people with whom we have spoken, explain that they keep as many as three bikes around town in different areas. This massive quantity, ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Thursday, 18 Aug 2016 | Views [352]
Amsterdam is rather unique in that several major museums are located quite close to one another. For example near the Van Gogh Museum, you also have the Museum of Modern Art, The Rembrandt Museum as well as the Concert Hall. The area is filled with ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Wednesday, 17 Aug 2016 | Views [285]
Interestingly enough, the dream for the museum was brought to fruition by Van Gogh's nephew, Vincent (who was named after his famous uncle by Van Gogh's brother, Theo.) The museum is an amazing tribute to Van Gogh. His works are beautifully displayed ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Tuesday, 16 Aug 2016 | Views [326] | Comments [1]
This was a really neat experience! A machine ( made in France) can make a pair of wooden shoes in 5 minutes and the gentleman demonstrated how it's done. He began with a hunk of wet poplar wood. With a very sharp knife, that looked more like a sword, ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Monday, 15 Aug 2016 | Views [212]
Today we explored a different section of Amsterdam. It is called Jordaan and is known as the “arty” area. The streets are a wee bit smaller (which makes them really narrow) and they are a great deal less crowded! The shops were even more ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Sunday, 14 Aug 2016 | Views [314]
You judge for yourself. We have found the names of some of the shops either clever, humorous and/ or thought-provoking. Here are some of favorites.
See Photo Gallery to view them.
NETHERLANDS | Saturday, 13 Aug 2016 | Views [360] | Comments [2]
At one of the entrance's to our local park there is a kindergarten. On several of our excursions we have seen the children playing in the park. Just outside the main door are special bicycles that hold eight children each. The other day we saw the bikes ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Friday, 12 Aug 2016 | Views [306]
In the Zaan region of the Netherlands, which is the oldest industrial area of Western Europe you find what remains of the 600 plus windmills that used
to generate power for the mills. Today fewer than 10 remain and they saw wood, grind flour, produce ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Thursday, 11 Aug 2016 | Views [258]
Public transportation here is relatively expensive. In Paris you can buy a book of 10 tickets for about $12. One ticket will take you from one side of Paris to the other. And it is simple to follow the visual instructions even if you don't speak French.... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Wednesday, 10 Aug 2016 | Views [284]
We took a tour out of the city today to Edam. And yes, the famous cheese is made there. But, the city itself is quaint and quite charming. There are flowers everywhere and of course canals crisscross the little city. There is even one bride that has ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Tuesday, 9 Aug 2016 | Views [298]
We set off this morning to explore another area of Amsterdam. Although our destination was the Flower district, we meandered aimlessly through the streets enjoying all the sights to behold on our way. It doesn't take long to leave our peaceful neighborhood ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Monday, 8 Aug 2016 | Views [295]
I've mentioned that we are very close to a lovely, large park with a running track, tennis courts, a few small lakes, and a canal on one of its boundaries. The other day we were strolling in the park near one of the lakes and I did a double-take. Floating ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Sunday, 7 Aug 2016 | Views [242]
One of the main events of this summer's gathering of “2016 Euro-Pride” is an 80 float parade on one of the main canals. We were out for our morning walk and as we walked down one of our favorite little streets, we noticed that huge crowds ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Sunday, 7 Aug 2016 | Views [202]
The city is really crowded! It is August so there are the usual vacationers and Amsterdam is also host to the “2016 Euro-Pride” gathering”. The Netherlands is quite proud that they were the first country in the world to allow gay marriages ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Friday, 5 Aug 2016 | Views [264]
In the heart of Amsterdam is Dam Square. The best way to describe it, is to think Times Square, New York City. The crowds are similar, the people dressed in costumes hoping for a handout, hoards of people taking “selfies” , street entertainers, ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Thursday, 4 Aug 2016 | Views [227]
All is well and we are settling in. It is a bit weird for us not to understand the language. . Despite what people say about everyone here speaking English, that's not quite accurate! Most do, but we have had some awkward moments!
If there were ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Wednesday, 3 Aug 2016 | Views [282]
We arrived in Amsterdam and easily made our way to the house where we are staying. We had to wait, however, for the woman who was bringing us the key. She was late, apologized and immediately began to help us unload the car. Ed was parked about three ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Tuesday, 2 Aug 2016 | Views [234]
Since we had some time to spare before we arrived in Amsterdam, we decided to visit Utrecht which is about 10 miles away from Amsterdam. It is very much a city in transition. There is so much building going on! Huge cranes dot the skyline and there ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Sunday, 31 Jul 2016 | Views [205]
We didn't really know what to expect of Paimpol but we were very pleasantly surprised by all the art galleries, pottery shops and one co-op that was filled with some of the most interesting handmade items that we have seen all summer! Sometimes it is ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Sunday, 31 Jul 2016 | Views [148]
We are off now to Amsterdam for three weeks before we set sail on our cruise in the Baltic and to St Petersburg, Russia. We left Perros-Guirec, stayed over night in Amiens again. But this time it was relatively empty for a Saturday evening because many ... Read more >
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