We entered Amsterdam through a lock system before docking in downtown across from the main train station. The city reminds me of Venice as it is a series of canals instead of streets in the older part of town. For the most part people get around on bicycles and use the ferries and water taxis.
Mom & I had the opted for a tour of the Anne Frank House in lieu of walking the Red Light District or visiting the Coffee Shops (lol). Pictures weren’t allowed inside the house itself but they had a statue of Anne outside. Inside the house the original diary is on display as well as the preserved secret rooms where the family lived in seclusion until being discovered and deported to concentration camps. Amsterdam had a Van Gogh Museum but we were only in port for about six hours and couldn’t fit it in, maybe next time. This is another place we’d like to visit with more time to see it all. The tour bus dropped us off downtown and a three block walk through the Red Light District was about enough for mom. I got some good photos of “Coffee” Shops for the Blog though!
Musical vibe for the Chapter: Peter Gabriel: “Secret World”
Towel Fun: None to be had, the room stewards were paid out their tips this morning so I guess no incentive for them?
Mom & I had the opted for a tour of the Anne Frank House in lieu of walking the Red Light District or visiting the Coffee Shops (lol). Pictures weren’t allowed inside the house itself but they had a statue of Anne outside. Inside the house the original diary is on display as well as the preserved secret rooms where the family lived in seclusion until being discovered and deported to concentration camps. Amsterdam had a Van Gogh Museum but we were only in port for about six hours and couldn’t fit it in, maybe next time. This is another place we’d like to visit with more time to see it all. The tour bus dropped us off downtown and a three block walk through the Red Light District was about enough for mom. I got some good photos of “Coffee” Shops for the Blog though!
Musical vibe for the Chapter: Peter Gabriel: “Secret World”
Towel Fun: None to be had, the room stewards were paid out their tips this morning so I guess no incentive for them?
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