Amsterdam canal cruise

The canals criss cross the city creating a highway full of boats, and scenic cruisers.

This was the second time we had had a canal cruise through Amsterdam and each time the weather was not kind. This time it was overcast but at least it didn't rain. To us Amsterdam is not a pretty city, but I have spoken to people who live here and they love it.

House boats line the canal shores.

No  you are not drunk, the buildings have a lean up

These buildings are separating and gradually moving apart.

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The doorway to Waldorf Astoria, my how the other half live

These buildings were falling apart when we visited Amsterdam in 2005. I think they might stand a while longer

Amsterdam Palace

Europe is full of palaces and castles.  This beautiful piece of architecture was outside of Amsterdam. But I can't remember the name

The garden gazebo was being renovated

There was a sign telling us all about the Palace, but no-one could read Dutch!!!!

The Gardens were magnificent, unfortunately the drought that was occurring in Australia, was already in Europe, a lot of the hedges, crops and annuals had already died

We weren't allowed photograph inside, but the interiors were as spectacular as the outside