We have spent the last 36 hours exploring Amsterdam. What an incredible city. The canals are queen here and we have let ourselves get lost. What a pleasure! The diversity is noticeable and happiness seems to reign. And did I mention the diversity in cuisine is remarkable, especially after just visiting in Italy. 38,000 steps in 36 hours and we’ve barely scratched the surface.
We visited the Van Gogh Museum yesterday morning. We used Get Your Guide and booked a one hour tour which was filled with the tragic history of this artistic genius. After the tour we wandered the halls and took in the beauty of his works. It was very busy in spite of timed entries for all.
As a struggling artist Van Gogh often used both sides of his canvasses. These two paintings are on the same canvass. The still life was painted during his Dutch period, the self portrait during his years in France.
In the afternoon we took a semiprivate canal cruise on the Sophia, a boat built in 1919. She was a beauty!
If you are in Amsterdam be sure to look up Bow’s Journey. The entire cruise was terrific and much better than the larger tour boats.
Those of you who know me know that I have to mention the FOOD! It has been so delicious and I believe you could find any type cuisine you desire in this city! The first night we walked to Joordan district and enjoyed tapas (sorry, we were too travel weary to take pictures)
The next day we woke up refreshed and ready to explore.
We enjoyed an amazing lunch at a small Nepalese restaurant called Bhatti Pasal on Voetboogstraat.
Our post cruise dinner was at an Indonesian restaurant named Long Pura. We enjoyed a communal rice table. 😋
No report of Amsterdam would be complete without a mention of the bicycles. They really are everywhere and you must use great caution when walking the streets. It is a bit of sensory overload!
This afternoon we board the Magnificent 4 for a four night bike and barge journey through the Dutch countryside. Stay tuned!
Staying Salty On The Road 