We stayed at the Amsterdam City camp which is a designated parking area only for motorhomes. From the camp it is a 10 minute walk to the free ferry which takes you to the central train station of Amsterdam, close to most of the sites to visit and an easy walk or tram ride. Over the next three days these are some of the things we did.
Plenty of walking taking in the atmosphere, sights, sounds and smells.
Visited the Ann Frank House.
Went on a Rondvaart boat through the canals and harbour.
Visited the Rijksmuseum to see the many famous paintings and particularly “The Night Watch” by Rembrandt.
Joined the free walking tour.
Ate fresh herring the Amsterdam way.
Walked through the open-air markets at Waterloo Plein and Albert Cuyp Street.
Dodged the bikes. Over 1 million in Amsterdam. Only 1 gear, and 1 speed -fast.
Drank some beer.
Walked through the red light district.
Had dinner on an all you can eat pancake boat as it cruised the harbour.
Inhaled some weed walking by the many coffee shops. (Coffee shops sell soft drugs, Cafes for coffee etc.)
3 very busy days and the weather was sunny and warm, very unusual and lucky for us.
The place was not very busy. I wonder why??Interesting bag and shoes.The Anne Frank statue near to the house where she hid during the war.Roadside assistance, Amsterdam Style.The Palace in Dam Square.Tulip bulbs for sale. Unfortunately cant bring them back into Australia.
Interesting street art.Here you can see that the house is not straight but has a definite lean.Rembrandt Square. The statues are taken from the Night watch painting.Photo taken while on the canal boat cruise.Anne Frank artwork still being finished off. It is being done by Eduard Kobra with some helpers. you can see some other art pieces he has done on his website. http://eduardokobra.com/Typical canal scene.…
Our enthusiastic free walking tour guide in front of the Palace in the Dam square.The pancake boat. It take you on a cruise of the harbour and you can eat unlimited pancakes during the 75 minute cruise.The ferry terminal that takes you to the central train station in Amsterdam. The service is free.The new Sea Shepherd boat the Ocean Warrior was in the harbour near to the ferry boat terminal.Walk on art. Each piece of the carpet is from a different country.
