We were docked in IJmuiden, on the coast about 20 miles from Amsterdam. (The little R-class ships can go up the river and dock right next to the train station.) We chose a canal boat excursion to see parts of Amsterdam. We first did this tour in 1994. And this is the first time we've been in Amsterdam and it hasn't been raining.
OK, everybody know where we're going?
Street art on the drive into town
Hotel Pontsteigergebou, on of several architectural highlights of Amsterdam
Besides being a city of canals, it's a city of bikes
Apartment buildings
Restaurant along Oosterdock
EYE Film Museum
More architecture
Many people live in houseboats along the canals in Amsterdam
A reflection of our boat ("BLUE BOAT") captured in the window of a canal boat. The white haired guy with his head outside the boat is our tour guide.
A great parking spot comes with some unwanted visitors.
Pretty apartments
No guardrails, just a dropoff into the canal. Can you imagine doing that on a dark night? And who needs strict alcohol limits when driving when you have parking like this? Offenders go swimming.
Obligatory picture of the skinny bridge
Doelen Hotel
Oude Kerk
NEMO Science Museum
Leaving the port in the evening
Passing a regatta
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