Mendy and I went to dinner with Andy Baker -- he is the son of one of my oldest and dearest friends - He ha been living in Amsterdam for several years. He rode his bike to our hotel and then we walked to an Indonesian Restaurant. Great food, lovely visit and Andy was a great tour guide along the way. Mendy and I were ready for our group to do the walking tour next morning.
We were able to share some of Andy's tour info as we read the map and tried to find the Anne Frank Museum and Home. We got a little lost -- 6 people reading the map - amazingly we did arrive too late for our pre-purchased ticket appointments, however, we Walk in a Lot of FAVOR!! They were so kind to us and ushered us right in and started our tour. The Frank family lived in two rooms on the second floor for Two years. Very small quarters, hiding in fear of their lives. It was a very emotional tour and story.
We took a Canal cruise -- Lots of canals in the city of Amsterdam. It was almost a House boat tour. There are 2500 Houseboats on the Canals within the city. Every style and shape.
This was sort of a House boat parking lot?
Most of them have their special parking spot on the canal. Interesting way of life.
Amsterdam was an amazing city. Elevation below sea level - canals at every intersection. Beautiful Architecture, many churches and even a palace for the King and Queen.
Chandelier in shop window -- reflection of brownstone across street.
Chandelier from inside the shop.
