Red Light District |
Coffee shops = marijuana |
Top on our list to visit was the Anne Frank House and after coffee, we set out on foot across the charmingly quaint canals, savoring the ancient and distinctive architecture and mix of diverse cultures. Climbing the stairs and setting foot in those historic rooms that hid the Frank family from the Germans for so long was indeed sobering. In a way, visiting this space was my way of paying homage to a young woman who shared both my ancestry and passion for expression through the written word. I was surprised to find that their space was larger than I'd imagined, although it certainly must have felt like a tomb to be imprisoned without daylight for so long, the only glimpse being from a strategically placed mirror in the attic.
The Frankhuis |
Delft Museum and Shop |
DAY 11 - Thursday, May 3, 2012
On our last day in Amsterdam, high in spirit, but energy flagging, we had some choices to make. After coffee and a chocolate pear muffin in Dam Square, we hopped on the tram to the Van Gogh Museum and I indulged some last minute shopping while Ron held our place in the long line. Apparently it was a school holiday. As at any museum full of masters, one could easily spend an entire day, but we selectively viewed our old favorites and made new, delightful discoveries in an attempt to conserve energy and allow time for other sites.
Something to do while you wait to get in the Van Gogh Museum |