Sunday, August 26, 2018
Our boat stayed overnight in Amsterdam so we have another day to enjoy this beautiful city.
First up was a canal boat ride, something we had put off because the weather was never quite right.
It was a delightful ride along many of the areas we had already visited.
Our boat started in the harbor where we saw the performing arts center with the city logo "I AMsterdam."
Then we passed by the former Jewish marketplace with historic photos.
Out in the harbor we saw "the dancing sisters" - houses that are sinking and seem to be holding each other up.
More harbor scenes with men out for their daily constitution.
Looking through this arch, we can see the alignment of "7 little bridges."
We traveled through a very expensive residential area, with much larger houses.
Our canal tour ended at Museum Square where we had been yesterday, but it gave us an opportunity to see the park behind the museums.
We saw the sculpture "Self Portrait of an Artist" by Joseph Kilbansky.
And the other side of the Van Gogh Museum.
In a garden behind the Rijksmuseum was a water fountain. I am in the center and staying totally dry.
Then we boarded a bus. No time for a city tour because the Rhine water levels are low and we have to meet the boat outside of town.
We did go to see an old windmill which is also the place where Rembrandt retreated to sketch.
We boarded our boat along the Rhine and headed upstream (yes, the Rhine flows north - we are traveling south).
We relaxed this afternoon and were treated this evening to a string trio - 2 violinists and guitarist who are extremely talented.
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