Tuesday, July 19, 2011

A is for Amsterdam and Antwerp

"Canal bikes" for rent in Amsterdam, March, 2011.
I think they look a little like attached pairs of wooden shoes.
© Photos by Kay Davies


Amsterdam, The Netherlands, March, 2011.

Antwerp, March, 2011.

Antwerp, Belgium, which we visited during our Tulips and Windmills cruise with Viking River Cruises in March of this year. We enjoyed The Netherlands and Belgium very much.
Posted for Mrs. Nesbitt's ABC Wednesday.
Many thanks to Mrs. Nesbitt and her team of talented photo-bloggers for this wonderful meme, which is now starting Round 9.

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27 comments:

  1. jabblogJuly 19, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    I like the canal bikes! What fun:-)

    Lovely photos from your spring trip, Kay:-)

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  2. Roger Owen GreenJuly 19, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Amsterdam - I'd love to visit!

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. Gigi AnnJuly 19, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    It has been an AMAZING fun morning, I have traveled to quite a few different places and countries. This is my second visit to Amsterdam, but always enjoy everyones tours of the city. Great choices or A day today.

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  4. Sylvia KJuly 19, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    I love Amsterdam! And the boats do look like wooden shoes! Love them, too! Great post for the A Day!! Hope your week is going well! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  5. JoJuly 19, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Wow, you're back on A again! I love the look of Antwerp and the canal bikes are so cute, Kay. Thanks for sharing your travels with us. Blessings, Jo

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  6. CarverJuly 19, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Fantastic shots from Amsterdam. I love seeing where you've been.

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  7. photowannabeJuly 19, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Your trip is something I have always wanted to do. I guess I will have to keep on dreaming. Terrific photos.

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  8. FranciscaJuly 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Hah! I was considering Amsterdam too.... in fact I even gave a few moments thought to going through the entire ABC of place I'd been to... but then I forced a reality check on myself and realized the next months could turn insane on me, and it would be insane OF me to commit to such a project. Well, glad I got to visit Amsterdam through your and Dick's lenses.

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  9. WandaJuly 19, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    What fun to ride a "canal bike". Lovely photos.

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  10. Jane and ChrisJuly 19, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    A tulips and windmills tour? Can't beat that!
    Amsterdam and Antwerp look fascinating places.
    Jane x

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  11. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Nice shots, and the canal bikes do look like wooden shoes.

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  12. IngridJuly 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    I probably will be more often now in Amsterdam. My son finally found a house and bought it ! It sits in the middle of the sea, at least it looks like on an artificial extension of Amsterdam. Very difficult to describe. I only saw pictures and didn't understand anything, lol !

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  13. Tumblewords:July 19, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I love the canal bikes and the wonderful architecture.

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  14. diane bJuly 19, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I love the way the houses in Amsterdam lean forward. The river cruises are so much fun aren't they?

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  15. Chubskulit RoseJuly 19, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Absolutely amazing and beautiful!

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  16. Shooting ParrotsJuly 19, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I'm guessing it was a little cold to interest people in the canal bikes.

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  17. Beverley BairdJuly 19, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    What lovely old buildings! And yes, they do look like shoes!

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  18. EJJuly 19, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    An absolute beauty!

    Please come see my Abstract post.

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  19. MerylJuly 19, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Two great "A" cities! I have been fortunate to have visited both of them and your photos portray them well!

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  20. HildredJuly 19, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    So pleased to have more of your travel pictures, Kay, - these are magnificent.

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  21. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioJuly 19, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Beautiful again! And, I agree. Those canal bikes look like huge white wooden shoes (must be on purpose).

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  22. RajeshJuly 19, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Wonderful shots of the city.

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  23. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪July 20, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    so did you go on the "clogs" and exercise your legs?

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  24. S K DittaJuly 20, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    If the first picture looks like wooden shoes, the last one looks like a long bar of dark chocolate. What a beautiful place to spend time in! That lamppost caught my attention amid everything. Thanks for sharing!

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  25. KathyJuly 20, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Love your photos of the "A" cities.

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  26. Oakland Daily PhotoJuly 20, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Such a wonderful city to visit and wander.

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  27. JOJuly 21, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I would love to go there someday! in the meantime, your photos are already giving me a pre-view. thanks!

    ~ Jo's Precious Thoughts ~

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