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Willemstad to Amsterdam, Netherlands - August 22 - August 29, 2013

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August 29th 2013
Published: September 26th 2013
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We left Willemstad and headed west out to the North Sea to make the jump up on the outside to get to Amsterdam. The plan is to visit Amsterdam for a few days and then move on to Lelystad where we will take the boat out of the water for repairs. We had a very pleasure journey out to the North Sea with little traffic and almost no development. Just before heading out to sea you must go through a lo... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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Wildlife In the CityWildlife In the City
Wildlife In the City
A Bicycle Parking GarageA Bicycle Parking Garage
A Bicycle Parking Garage
More Than Just Coffee HereMore Than Just Coffee Here
More Than Just Coffee Here
As the name implies you can get more than coffee at the coffee shops here in Amsterdam.
Not Much Recycling HereNot Much Recycling Here
Not Much Recycling Here
We have been disappointed by how little we can recycle here in Amsterdam. It differs from town to town, but here it is only glass and the rest is garbage.
Seeing the City by WaterwaySeeing the City by Waterway
Seeing the City by Waterway
You can explore the canals by tour boat and private boats as well.
The Family CarThe Family Car
The Family Car
One of the many river barges plying the rivers here.
Plenty of HouseboatsPlenty of Houseboats
Plenty of Houseboats
They have roof top terraces, porches, and entrance gates. If you want to add on, just add a barge out back!
Getting Ready for a Boat ShowGetting Ready for a Boat Show
Getting Ready for a Boat Show
We got to see the Amsterdam Marina setting up for a boat show coming up the following week.
Ferries Are Heavily UsedFerries Are Heavily Used
Ferries Are Heavily Used
Free ferries are used by pedestrians, bikers (both pedal & motor) and we have even seen small cars on them.
Modern ArchitectureModern Architecture
Modern Architecture
Abound. The one that looks like a package had been the Shell headquarters but is now empty.
Another Use for ContainersAnother Use for Containers
Another Use for Containers
This restaurant is made from them. The beach seating is really for the restaurant – quite a nice place to eat and unwind.
Interesting Footgear & SeatingInteresting Footgear & Seating
Interesting Footgear & Seating
Interesting shoes for biking in. Rumble seats with backs & seats for kids in the back & the front.
Colorful BuildingsColorful Buildings
Colorful Buildings
The top ones are apartments made from storage containers – great way to recycle.
The Rijks MuseumThe Rijks Museum
The Rijks Museum
We were fortunate to get to visit the Rijks Museum as it has been closed for 10 years for a major renovation.
A Few Items at the Rijk MusuemA Few Items at the Rijk Musuem
A Few Items at the Rijk Musuem
What is the item in delft? It is actually a flower vase, each vessel is to hold a flower – it was the art of the woman arranging to be sure it was balanced and did not topple and break.
Details Inside the Rijks MuseumDetails Inside the Rijks Museum
Details Inside the Rijks Museum
They have spent 10 years renovating the Rijks – it was very impressive to see.
A Whole Room of the Rijk MuseumA Whole Room of the Rijk Museum
A Whole Room of the Rijk Museum
was dedicated to Rembrandt's Night Watch painting.
A Few Items Seen at the RijkA Few Items Seen at the Rijk
A Few Items Seen at the Rijk
What is the item in delft? It is actually a flower vase, each vessel is to hold a flower – it was the art of the woman arranging to be sure it was balanced and did not topple and break.
The Slogan for Amsterdam TourismThe Slogan for Amsterdam Tourism
The Slogan for Amsterdam Tourism
The weather was beautiful & there were plenty of tourists around in front of the Rijks Mueum.
A Protest Was HappeningA Protest Was Happening
A Protest Was Happening
A Russian dance group were performing & as a result there was a protest against the recent regulations against gays.
Many Buildings Have a Block & TackleMany Buildings Have a Block & Tackle
Many Buildings Have a Block & Tackle
They had been warehouses with storage upstairs which needed the block & tackle.



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