It’s our last night in Amsterdam. Before we go we thought we’d blog about Queen’s day which was today (April 30th).
We headed to the city center where the streets were lined with flea markets. It was the largest garage sale we had ever seen. People mark off stalls on the sidewalk the day before and then set up tables of things to sell. Meanwhile boats cruise up and down the canals full of people dancing to the makeshift DJ’s who are somehow powering their oversized speakers on the rickety boats. Everyone is clad in orange and there isn’t much room to move through the large crowds of Dutch celebrators.
We spent most of the day listening to the local bands that were performing on a boat that was converted to a rock stage. DawnO found a pair of shoes at one of the nearby stalls and I was happy to people watch while the craziness unfolded before us.
Tomorrow we get on a plane headed home. It’s been a great two weeks. Hopefully it won’t be another year before we blog again.
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| Jente, DawnO, RobO |
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| A one-handed bra removal contest. Yes, that’s the Queen’s head on each manaquin |
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| The scene in the city centre |
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| Palio Superspeed Donkey – My new favorite Amsterdam band |