Exploring Amsterdam's Charms

In October of 2000, I found myself and two of my best friends emerging from Central Station onto this amazing city. My friend, Dave, dropped to his knees and literally kissed the cobblestoned pavement beneath our feet. Beth and I looked at Dave and then one another, giggling. "What the hell was that, Dave?" I asked. He slowly got to his feet, wiping the dust from his knees. "You'll understand better, later, ladies...when it's time for you to go...you won't find it such a funny act then". Beth and I just ... (more)

Western Canal Ring, Amsterdam
As you leisurely stroll the charming tree lined canals of Amsterdam, you find...

Westerkerk, Amsterdam
The Westerkerk is located in the Western Canal Ring. Designed by Hendrick de...

Amsterdam Canal House Window
The best part of Amsterdam is the walking. As you stroll along the canals you...

Central Canal Ring
At every turn of a corner in this beautiful neighborhood you find...

Supporting one another
These old canal houses look as if they are barely able to stand, needing one...

Amsterdam Nieuwe Zijdes Canal
Ah...one of my favorites...I can almost hear the splash of the water...

Kitty and Bike Doorway
Now, if you have ever been to Amsterdam, you know this is true...these...

Sailboat Door, Amsterdam
This is one of Amsterdam's beautiful canal houses...it is one of a...

Fleur Canalhouse doorway
Another one in my series of Amsterdam's doorways

Oude Kerk, Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a juxtaposition. Set against one of Amsterdam's...

Adam's secret garden
This is truely why this city is such an amazing walking city. You...

Lil'girl, Bike and Cafe'
This is so reminiscent of the walks in Amsterdam. Everywhere there are bikes,...

Canal Life
Narrow or wide each of Amsterdams canals breath life into the city.

Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam
Amsterdams version of the leaning tower of Piza...The Montelbaanstoren...

Oude Zijde Canal house
This step gabled canal house was very much in vogue between 1600-65....

Oude Zijde Canal
One of the charming canals of the old side of Amsterdam

Hotel De l'Europe
The hotel dates from 1896 and looks down upon the Amstel and the Muntplein, a...

Room with a view
This is a double exposed pic from our Amsterdam apartment.

RjikesMuseum Asian Exhibit
Visiting the Rjikesmuseum was a bit overwhelming for me. I departed from my...

Rjikes Museum Asian Exhibit 2
Another beautiful image from my series of Godesses and Buddhas from the Asian...

RjikesMuseum Asian Exhibit 3
Another beautiful image from my series of Godesses and Buddhas from the Asian...

Coffee Shop dog shit
This is one of the coffee shops along the charming and ecclectic shopping...

Global Chillage
This is just part of an amazing mural on the wall of Global Chillage...

article published 07/06/2001

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Stoner
I share the same oppinion on this gorgous city as every one else,its a truley magical place,where only dreams can be made,but neva broken,you can find wot eva you want here,im off there this august,im going back to my true home.
— The 1, July 13, 2006

rokery
It`s been over five years since I walked the beautiful streets of amsterdam. I miss it and I look forward to returning. I just ripped my sacred ROKERY t-shirt. Hey if anyone gets the chance, grab me one while on your visit. Black large ROKERY t-shirt please i will pay double
— Terry, March 19, 2006

The Rokery Coffe house web address please.
— Dbo5168, October 20, 2004

Rokery whereabouts
Hey...has anyone been to the Rokery in the last year. I can't find the place at the "coffeeshops-nl.com anymore. I have some friends going there next week. please respond to my email address..party on.
— ranks, January 28, 2003

I just returned from my second trip to this marvelous city. Your words were an excellent recap as I thumb through my pics. Already scheming to return ASAP!
— j harkey, January 17, 2003

YES! YES! YES!
What a great city Amsterdam is. Been there twice and going back in a few months. Your pics sure broght me back, though, thanks for posting.

One thing, though. They're called coffeeSHOPS, not coffeehouses. A coffeehouse is an American term for a little joint where people play folk music & read poetry. Thanks!
— Carolyn Sullivan, August 23, 2001

Amsterdam-Z-4-U
Yes, everyone can find there peace and love in this city! I am happy to be one of the many who plan to go back as soon as possible, and these pictures and commentary just make it impossible to wait. Thank you for the torture...I enjoyed it immensely!!
— Beth, July 12, 2001

Bravo
Your descriptive recounting of Amsterdam and it's charming sensual glory is amazing. It is as if I had wrote it and they were my feelings. I am also very impresed at the amount of knowledge you have developed about this blessed spot on earth. I salute you in encapturing the amazing effects, sense of spiritual renewel and the simple beauty that Amsterdam posseses. It is truly a socialogically and ecologically advanced community. Thank you and I love you.
— David, July 10, 2001

Superb photo's!!! I am going to Amsterdam in November and your photo's have just wet my palate for all the wonders I am about to experience. Thank you for sharing them...and I am sure I too will kiss the ground before I leave.
— JuDee, July 6, 2001

Great Photo Op! I share your enthusiasm for an interesting port-of-call in the Netherlands. Bicyclying the only way to travel, and ahhhhh, Paris!
— Lisa, July 6, 2001

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