Day 6: Amsterdam

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Today was our third day in Amsterdam and we have had a great day!

In the morning we went to the Saturday market which was great. It was about 1km long and had the most delicios food. We bought bought some really nice poffertjes (a small Dutch pancake) and went to this church that was about 400 years old. One of the best things about the market was that it was that it was only about 20 metres from our door.

One of the things that I have noticed is that all the people are really layed back. They just ride around and sit at corner cafes. Also I've noticed that there is alot more drinking, and about everybody smokes.

Getting a bike is something we've been trying to do for the past two days . Finally today we got them so we have been able to ride which is good as it has been a bit annoying having to walk. Unfortunately though there is no bike small enough for Sam and the seat that can go on Dad's bike has'nt been fitted yet.

When you walk aroud you can't help noticing how good it looks. There are these canal bridges lined with bikes as well as all these old tall buildings. there are also these narrow cobble streets everywhere.

Finally in the afternoon we decided to go to the park again. This time we rode there and it seemed alot quicker. We had another kick of the footy and this time we had a man watching us in wonder as football isn't played here .

By Tom

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Photos

traffic light
here bikes have their own crossing

Wester park
the park that we went to

poffertjes
the nicest things on Earth

Comments

[Pa]

Hi Tom And the Veitch Family, it was nice to hear that you arived and your travelling safely without any hickups. Amsterdam is a great city and easy to find your way around. Have you been using the Trams or using your bike. are you enjoying rhe Poffertjes, by now you will be making them , save some for me. How is Harry and sam enjoying the experience of overseas travelling. Is the family keeping in good health , Thank Mun for father's good wishes.

[Dad]

Hi from Bulleen
Hi to Jen AL Tom Harry and Sam Good to see you have found the street markets, The streets come a live with all the stalls being ereted. We went the Albert Cuyp market at Albert Cuypstraat and it is about a kilometer long. It starts about 10 30,and we had lunch and walked back to our hotel. Saturday Farmers market Noorderkerk is at the end of Boomstraat We also went to a flower market on the canal where they sell all types of flowers bulbs etc Bike riding is good as there are no hills. We are still getting used the time change .Keep well and enjoy your travelling. Thanks for the Fathers Day E.Mail.

[TheVeitchTrip]

Hi Pa
Hi Pa thanks for the comment. By now we have stopped using the trams and are just using the bikes exept for the occasional train. It's Harrys birthday tommorrow so we are busy gettig ready for that. Thanks again Tom