Mdm Kwan European Tour Days ~~~ Amsterdam!


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June 29th 2009
Published: July 21st 2009
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Monday, started with a restful sleep, 10 hours give or take and we were off to the train! The walk through town was nice - seeing the sights - Koln is a more post WW2 architecturally. Over 80% was destroyed in the war and was rebuilt fast to accommodate the homeless. The train ride was uneventful. 3 hours through the countryside - no high rises, traffic snarls, just lots of green land, country la... Read Full Entry



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Church that Anne Frank quotedChurch that Anne Frank quoted
Church that Anne Frank quoted

as the chimes they told time from while hiding out!
Jamil & I...Jamil & I...
Jamil & I...

Line for Anne Frank house adjacent!
Chaqa & Terry @ the Homo MonumentChaqa & Terry @ the Homo Monument
Chaqa & Terry @ the Homo Monument

3 Triangles, representing Past, Present & Future~
Homo MonumentHomo Monument
Homo Monument

The funny thing about this is Amsterdam has these lovely outdoor urinals - see behind sign - but location is everything!!!
Red Light in Day LightRed Light in Day Light
Red Light in Day Light

Store sign - NANA - the most vibrating store in Amsterdam - it's a vibrator shop!!! LOL
Fab Feather BootsFab Feather Boots
Fab Feather Boots

in the heart of the Red Light District...you can see the doorways in the reflection where the hookers are! I was like you know you are gay if in the heart of red you are photoing feather boots!!! LOL They have lights over their doors - so red means BUSY, off means available!
Menu ~ Menu ~
Menu ~

quite a selection - no stone left unturned LOL
Cafe @ MarketCafe @ Market
Cafe @ Market

Jamil & Terry - Chaqa playing photographer
$$$ Hotel$$$ Hotel
$$$ Hotel

Only way to stay!!!
Afternoon CafeAfternoon Cafe
Afternoon Cafe

The best espresso - and Apple Crumb Cake OMG - melt in your mouth - I am so a food whore!
Another Great Houseboat!Another Great Houseboat!
Another Great Houseboat!

I think I found my ancestral homeland!!!
When I am feeling down & blueWhen I am feeling down & blue
When I am feeling down & blue

I picture this & a new friend David from LuxumPerth, Australia and I smile!



21st July 2009

Great Trip
Great Pictures. Looks like a great place to visit. How do you pay for all this I need the secret. Just finished th book Remembering Anne Franks. Great Book Would love to see what you sawl Bob
3rd August 2009

Don't get married~
oopps - too late!

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