
Houses often have distinctive decorative features, such as these red
shutters.
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JL on a bridge during a walk downtown.
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The stone bridge has a distinctive sculpted support.
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Note that cars park at the edge of the canals. The short "bannister" keeps
the cars from rolling into the canals, a once frequent occurrence.
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A tour boat passes under the bridge on which I stood.
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Elaborate brick work is everywhere.
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Close view of previous building.
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A horse drawn carriage.
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A provocative ad on an automobile. This is a good place to report that
I did not get to the famous "red light district".
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The same carriage I saw two pictures ago.
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June 14, 2007 - Amsterdam

We begin a boat ride through the canals of Amsterdam.
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Morning paper and coffee on your houseboat.
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An elaborate building hidden behind obstical.
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Another bridge design.
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A cafe.
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An elaborately decorated building.
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The famous Rijksmuseum is undergoing major renovation. Highlights of the
collection are concentrated in one wing and are on display.
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