Amsterdam Visited

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From the 6th grade on I have always dreamed of visiting Amsterdam, because the pen pal I had was from there. I got my dream.

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Photos

dream fulfilled
Country famous for making Gouda Cheese.

Mixing
Cheese making

making cheese
Cheese continued.

Hotel in Amsterdam
Victoria Hotel, my resting place

Bikes the way to travel
Bikes are the favorite mode of travel.

Fantastic buildings
view from the boat.

Parking Problem
There is no way I would drive or park a car on any of the streets by a canal.

Bridge artwork
Going u.nder a bridge

Red Light District
Had to visit the RED LIGHT DISTRICT. This was a museum.

Church in RLD
Even Sinners need a place to worship.

"For sale"
"Ladies" showing their "goods".

My Dream
RLD continued

My Dream
Still in the RLD.

My Dream
Still RLD.

My Dream
Lots of Asian places to get food in RLD.

My Dream
Lots of upscale fashion designers locate in RLD.

Eating Outside Cafe
Wanted to have a Dutch meal. Was told that most traditional meals are served in the winter. Found this spot near my hotel.

My Dream
The menu

Traditional Dutch Meal
Split Pea and Ham soup with Gunniss Beer

Houses along one of the main Canals
The houses and buildings are one of the most unique aspects about visiting Amsterdam.