AMSTERDAM, HOLLAND

Amsterdam in the Netherlands was so much fun. We took a train from Germany to The Netherlands and it was about 2 1/2 hr train ride. We were able to go there for quite cheap, and we decided to take a canal tour of the city. The tour turned out to be perfect because there are so many canals in the Netherlands. We had no idea. So, most of these were taken from the view of the river. It was beautiful. Hope you are ready for a long post because this one will be lengthy because we loved it.

what can I say? My hubby wants to be spiderman.


Main train station in The Netherlands. We actually saw 4 missionaries there and we went up and said hi to them. Most of them were from Utah and we thanked them for their work. I'm sure we made their day and probably will make it into some letters home this week.




The following pictures I'll describe to you are our favorites. McCord loved the pirate ship that we took a picture of. He dreams of going on a treasure hunt someday. My favorite was Anne Franks house, but I also loved the picture with the boats on the canal and the two big structures behind them. One is the huge dome/cathedral (left) and the long structure towering over the boats to the left is the place where the royalty stayed in. So cool! We love Amsterdam.






So many canals with beautiful bridges that we got to cruise under:


This is the most famous bridge in all of Amsterdam:


The dollar sized pancakes are FANTASTIC!!! Ser lecker!


The mothers would all tow their children around on bikes. One in front and one in back. I only caught a picture of this lady peddling her youngster on the back. Sarah and I thought it was hilarious.



Famous Vincent VanGough Museum:

This is the Oscar award for the Anne Frank movie:

This is outside Anne Frank's house. It was amazing going in and experiencing what she went through. And to think that she was just one of the many jews... they wouldn't let us take pictures inside, but we did see her diary and the pictures that she posted on her bedroom wall for her decor. Pictures outside:


over 250 people actually live in house boats like this on the canals:

I thought of Angie when I saw this sculpture, so I had to post it.