I always thought that Amsterdam was a crazy party city where everyone gets high, trippy and wild. But no, it was one of the more relaxed and easygoing cities we visited. And did I mention? It was absolutely beautiful. (And if you really want to know, it did smell like weed everywhere.)
From Paris, we took a mid-morning train to Amsterdam, and got off at the Central Station.
This is where we stayed -- Mae's B&B (third building from right). Don't mind Bernard, please. :P
Like in Paris, we ate breakfast with other guests. We were served all sorts of breads and cheeses and assorted fruits and mini Dutch pancakes!
Amsterdam is pretty easy to navigate. The quickest way around is by riding the tram. Walking is a lot of fun, too.
No trip to Amsterdam would be complete without a visit to The Red Light District. We have this one photo, because I think I read somewhere you aren't supposed to take pictures here (though I can't vouch for this, I might just be making things up, hehe!). Again, I expected a big party scene, but even in this part of the city, people were so subdued. Perhaps, we visited at the wrong time of the year? Hehe!
Of course, a few museum tours were in order. We decided to go to just two museums, after we've Louvre-ed ourselves out in Paris. :P No photo-taking allowed inside.
One of the most exciting things we did in Amsterdam was to visit the Heineken Museum. Where history meets fun! Ahaha! Not only will you learn the story behind the famous Dutch brand, you'll also get an awesome amount of free Heinekens, and even learn how to properly drink a glass of beer. Really so fun!
We also took the canal cruise -- a leisurely tour of Amsterdam's famous waterways.
Inside the ferry, me being silly with my favorite Stroopwaffel and a hot cup of coffee from Starbucks (Bee's not mine).
Amsterdam, so pretty at night!
Our Netherlands adventure did not stop in Amsterdam, of course. There were also our side trip to Keukenhof , which I will be posting soon, too! :)
Laters,
Binky
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