Venice of the North
>> Wednesday, 13 August 2008
One of the most beautiful cities in Europe which is divided by canals into nine small islands. No doubt, its Amsterdam. We were there last year during spring season and it is really amazing to see the tulips farm, Keukenhof Park.
If you are in Amsterdam, never leave without visiting a windmill. Its one of famous landmarks.
However, these windmills are never in the city centre, you need to get yourself to the countryside.
We took a glass-topped boat that tours around the city via the canals. Pretty much like Venice in Italy.
The houses here are very different from other European countries. Its thin and long not sure if you have noticed that.
Amsterdam was once a fishing village and it is now the largest city in Netherlands.
I just love the canals. Don't you wish you have these near your house? Or perhaps a big monsoon drain? :)
9 comments:
wow,.......Amsterdam....haha...missing the cheese there..:P
OMG... This is so lovely! I noticed there is Venice all over the corners of the Earth. There's Venice in Italy, Amsterdam, and China.
Did you read my post entitled Venice of the Orient? Here's the link. Hope you can read this. I love boating... The feeling, ambience, and the life!
http://bridgearoundthecorner.blogspot.com/2008/06/venice-of-orient-zhouzhuang.html
Enjoy reading Cheewei. Hope my photo turned out good.
she3p: yes! the cheese is great...been to the cheese and clog factory too...will post some photos soon!
brigida: haha...as long as canals exists throughout the city it will be known as Venice... thanks for the photo...will look at it for sure.
wow so nice! The photos look like postcards and painting... *admiring*. I have never been to Holland before. It's always on my wishlist to see Holland during the tulip seasons. How nice!!
Er, think only get the chance to stay near big monsoon drain back home.. er better don't, smelly.. hehehe
Wow..
Brilliant!!!
Is the place as good as your photograph?:)
If the place isnt as nice as these picz, let tie him up and throw him into the canal :)
eunice: haha thank you so much. That's what I do at times, printing them and send to family or friends. Could save some money instead of buying them :)
Athos: Well, it depends on what you are looking for. Some of the sceneries are definitely breathtaking.
Aileng: calm down aileng. Don't have to throw me into the canal okay! haha.
Oooo.. :calming: Buy me a trip to Amsterdem, proof me that it's as nice then you're save ^^*
aileng: simple...look at my pictures! if not...visit the place yourself.
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