Amsterdam

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Welkom in Nederland!
I arrived in Amsterdam on June 13 and stayed for 3 nights before travelling to Hogeveen in the north of Holland to visit relatives. I stayed in a hostel in the old part of Amsterdam near the red light district, which makes for an interesting night life. It was quite an eye opener the first night I wandered around even though I knew what to expect. The old part of Amsterdam is pretty fascinating with the narrow streets and canals cross crossing all over the place. All the streets converge towards Central Station which is a pretty impressive building in itself.

It was pretty fun and interesting but now I've moved on to see the "real" Holland. More to come...

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Photos

The Palace
In Dam Square in the old part of Amsterdam.

Movie set on canal bridge
They were shooting the romantic scene for some Asian movie so we couldn't walk across this bridge. Note the couple on the right about to embrace.

Moving day
The old row houses have hoisting beams because it's too difficult to carry furniture up the stairs. I happened to see one in action.

Narrow street in old city
This is in or near the red light district where all the streets are very narrow.

Comments

[Peanut Gallery]

Netherlandse
Tim, hoe gaat het? Where are the tall blonde people wearing wooden shoes? Do they really exist?

[Heather]

Great pics!
Hey Tim, glad Jasen forwarded this on to me. It is neat to relive my travels through someone elses eyes! I can't wait to see the real Holland. Glad you're having a great time.

[Jimmy]

Trash on hotmail
Tim: All of these have been going to my junkmail so I haven't seen it until this minute. Also, you need to e-mail me on my work account and I'll give you my info in Klagenfurt.

[Liscious]

Meow!Meow!
Dear Unkie Tim, I've missed our cuddles and a place to clean myself. It just isn't the same on Trina's bed. Diva

[Roomy Jimmy]

More buildings and statues please!!!
Tim, I just can't get enough of the building and statue pics. Maybe you should take some pics of McDonalds or Burger Kings. How about some pidgeons? You were in Amsterdam!!! Where are the stoner pics? Are you staying in at Dirty Nelly's B+B?

[Jimmy]

Disappointed still...
You're always bragging about these gorgeous dutch girls and then you can't find any to show us. Liar! Love your ex-roomies!

[Neutelica]

Dude, awesome to see you are getting around. If you don't want to stop after only two months fly straight to Japan and I just might be able to find you a place to stay.