Amsterdam, the dam across the river Amstel, is compact and easy to get around on foot, quicker by bicycle, of course. A great place for art lovers with its great masterpieces, museums, galleries and collections. Soaking up the atmosphere with its century old buildings, strolling along the canals with houseboats, over its many connecting bridges, gardens and prolific flowering hanging baskets it's easy to wander and enjoy what this city has to offer.
The narrowest house in Amsterdam.
Tulip bulbs anyone?
So this is how they move furniture up inside.
Visiting Noordmarkt with all its wonderful fresh produce.
I had a fine time tasting flavoured cheeses - tomato, basil, truffle, chilli, coconut, lavender
Take away cheese sticks.
Such a variety of mushrooms.
THE DUTCH RESISTANCE MUSEUM has an exhibition showing everyday life for the Dutch people and their families living under occupation during WWll. As they were forced to make choices their dilemma was to collaborate, tolerate or resist?
REMBRANDT HOUSE MUSEUM
This is the house and studio that Rembrandt had for 19 years, where he lived, painted and trained 40 apprentices during that time.
The room of his etchings
His studio
There was an explanation of what pigments were used, how they were ground and where they came from, then mixed with linseed oil to make the painting oils.
Statues of 'The Night Watch' by Rembrandt.
BODY WORLDS is a unique and fascinating exhibition. It takes you on a voyage of discovery through the human body in search of what makes us happy.
It's called The Happiness Project and with donated organs and plastinated bodies it shows how life events, stress, food and exercise affect our health and happiness.
The Netherlands has a wonderful cycling culture. With endless miles of cycle paths throughout the countryside and in the towns and cities it is so easy for everyone to park and ride.
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