"Amsterdam, City of Bikes and Canals" Amsterdam by Helga67
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I have been to quite some big cities around Europe. And almost every time, I went home with a feeling of not having seen enough, need to come back one day. Why didn't I have that feeling in Amsterdam?
I don't understand why so many people want to visit Amsterdam over other beautiful cities. They take the high-speed train from Paris to Amsterdam and never bother to stop in between. Yes, I'm talking about Antwerp ;-)
It can only be because of the Sex and Drugs, or am I wrong?
What did I like about Amsterdam? Well it has some charming canals and beautiful houses along the canals, some great musea and a variety of excellent exotic restaurants.
What didn't I like about Amsterdam?
Few remarkable buildings, boring architecture, awful smell of coffeeshops, way too many tourists, been adressed in English everywhere, although I speak Dutch, not that I mind speaking English, but it says a lot about the influence of tourists and the disappearance of own "identity".
Well, at least I am satisfied that I have a new blue spot on my map and that I can make a new page ;-), but will I ever go back? No
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Let's see what I think of the place after MY visit -- that is, if my flights ever get off the ground.
Hi Helga. Thanks to your tips, I finally remembered the name of iron poles of Amsterdam. I noticed one of them in Kadikoy-Istanbul in November and I am expecting to solve the mystery someday. I really missed that beautiful city.
Knap stukje over A'dam, objectief en door de ogen van een ervaren reiziger. Berlijn is beter, maar waar blijft je report, looking forward; Greetz and happy end of the year 2007
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Ha Helga, nog nooit zo'n mooie 'liefdesverklaring' aan onze Amsterdammertjes gelezen. Groet uit Nederland.
Hi Helga, you're voicing exactly why I made a 'different' Amsterdam page! Hope you like it...You might want to come back after all ;-) Love your pics as always! Groetjes, Linda
Hi Helga I am a newie in VT. I tend to agree with your comment of Amsterdam, but loved the the Dutch countryside. Also I liked the Dutch people they are not so narrow minded.
Very surprised you didn't really enjoy Amsterdam - I'm not a "coffee-shop' tourist, nor a "see-the-sights" person, but I found Amsterdam a great place - mayhaps that's because I'm a village person. Good page tho'.
nice page!
excellent account for Amsterdam, the beautiful City it is...and yes I agree, the Amsterdammerkes are a lifeline for Pedestrian, now, why are they disappearing, funny thing! Happy New Year Helga!
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