Amsterdam

We spent two nights in this truly beautiful city. The buildings are ornately decorated with Dutch Baroque architecture and the more than 1200 bridges crossing the many canals give the city a fairytail ambiance. We arrived in time to join our scheduled 3pm Anne Frank walking tour. We learned so much about the history of Amsterdam and, in particular, the plight of the Jewish people during WWII. Our tour was two hours and covered the main core of the city ending at the house of Anne Frank. Very educational and sobering, especially the Holocaust Monument.

The next day we visited two major museums: Van Gogh and the Rijksmuseum to see some of our favorite artists and their most famous works of art. Our feet were tired after two busy days of walking but our hearts were light and the evening was clear. We chose a pub near our hotel for supper. The stained glass inside was a delightful surprise and a stroll home along the canal capped off a memorable visit.

Here are to photo highlights of Amsterdam.