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October 5th 2007
Published: October 5th 2007
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Determined to return to the Netherlands after our last trip was rained out, Andreas and I ventured down south to give the rainy city another chance. And, we are glad we did, because we had a wonderful trip! Our first day we joined a walking tour of the city, and for the next 4 hours we saw the big sites. Dam Square, Red Light District, Anne Frank House, numerous churches and castles, Leidseplein... Read Full Entry



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Boobs by the ChurchBoobs by the Church
Boobs by the Church

Unknown artwork ...
Amsterdam HousesAmsterdam Houses
Amsterdam Houses

So, they attach ropes to these hooks at the top of their house, and pull things up and take them in the windows!! Makes sense, if you've ever seen their staircases...
big beautiful buildingbig beautiful building
big beautiful building

too many sights in our tour, can't remember this one! :)
Amsterdam HousesAmsterdam Houses
Amsterdam Houses

See how the houses tilt forwards and back?? They do this on purpose, so that when they pull goods up through the windows, they don't spill.
Amsterdam HousesAmsterdam Houses
Amsterdam Houses

These are old name palates, which are still all over the city. They are on the top of the houses, and signify who used to live there
Amsterdam EmblemAmsterdam Emblem
Amsterdam Emblem

XXX, Saint Andrew's Cross
Narrowest HouseNarrowest House
Narrowest House

The Dutch are some of the tallest people in the world, and they have the narrowest houses!!
Botanical GardensBotanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens

3 different climates under one roof!! Tropical rainforest, savannah and desert
Botanical GardensBotanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens

Butterfly Gardens!
Botanical GardensBotanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens

Butterfly Gardens!
Botanical GardensBotanical Gardens
Botanical Gardens

Butterfly Gardens!
Italian RestaurantItalian Restaurant
Italian Restaurant

What a romantic restaurant ...
Bicycles!Bicycles!
Bicycles!

There are more bikes in Amsterdam than people!



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