Wedesday 20 July 2011
We got up and took the nearby metro to the Anne Frank house. Very moving. Headed toward the Rijks Museum in no rush we had a great time snaking through the narrow curving city center streets, loving a large helping of Belgian-style double-fried french fries with endless garlic mayo dip, and popping into all manner of shops. We had an especially great time in a music store and a book store.
The Rijks was under construction but still impressive. Rembrandt's "Night Watch" covered a huge wall, and we decided the famous Dutch masters are much better when seen larger than a cigar box. Many masters were on view, but the Vermeers and especially the Rembrandts stood out like Mickey Mantle in a little league game. Otherworldly.
Upon leaving we had a friendly gesture from a young entrance guard who responded to our request for directions by running inside and bringing back a map printout. We found the right tram, but got soaked when a downpour hit us exiting at the end of the line. Herman came to the rescue by sparing us more tram time and giving us a lift home from his office. A heaping portion of homemade spaghetti gave us the energy to catch up on our blogs!
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| Sugar and Spice had an amazing music selection |
The Rijks was under construction but still impressive. Rembrandt's "Night Watch" covered a huge wall, and we decided the famous Dutch masters are much better when seen larger than a cigar box. Many masters were on view, but the Vermeers and especially the Rembrandts stood out like Mickey Mantle in a little league game. Otherworldly.
Upon leaving we had a friendly gesture from a young entrance guard who responded to our request for directions by running inside and bringing back a map printout. We found the right tram, but got soaked when a downpour hit us exiting at the end of the line. Herman came to the rescue by sparing us more tram time and giving us a lift home from his office. A heaping portion of homemade spaghetti gave us the energy to catch up on our blogs!
From hedgehogs to hookers, relics to Rijks, street food to home cooked feasts you guys are sampling it all. Talk about a slice! Sounds like you've encountered some incredibly friendly locals and enjoyed the hospitality of some really nice folks. So often traveling breaks down the barriers --- maybe because when you graciously ask for help, people genuinely like to help. It's too bad we can't cultivate more of that interdependence in the day to day reality of life on our home turf. I'm really enjoying your blog and the details of your adventure. Love to all
ReplyDeleteI am so enjoying your blog! how's that for bad grammar. I'm really envious of all the churches you have visited. Bring me back a relic (I don't mean Charles) just kidding! Sounds like you are all having a great time. My love to you all. Keep safe.
ReplyDeleteLove Christine
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