Amazing Amsterdam

We stayed in blue houseboat on the right

We've had an amazing week in Amsterdam. The city is much more beautiful than expected and the people are so friendly. We rented a houseboat for the week on "Brouwersgracht", a quaint canal street in the Jordaan neighborhood. We wake up each morning to ducks at our window and ferrys floating by. We stocked up with good cheese, bread, and wine as soon as we arrived and couldn't be more comfortable on the boat. There are cafes, markets, and pubs just a short walk away.

Walking through the maze of canal streets

Our first day was spent shopping as neither of us packed for the cold weather. We now have winter coats, hats, and boots so sightseeing is (somewhat) more comfortable. It's been in the low 30's and we've had snow and hail a few days this week! We walked nearly everywhere in the maze of canals; Nine Streets, Vondelpark, the Museum square, Red Light district, Old Center, visited the Anne Frank House. The whole city is charming and it was easy to sink into the relaxed atmosphere.




We could stay here for much longer but it's time to move on. Our next stop will be Bruges, Belgium before we start heading toward France!