Coffee Shops -- almost everything sold in them have marijuana in it.....coffee, cookies, etc. I'm not writing this because of experience! Don't worry, kids, we haven't changed that much!!!!
Marijuana and prostitution are not legal, but everyone just turns their backs to it and it's tolerated. People say, "the more laws you make, the more you have to make"!
TV -- Programs we saw were in English, but close captioning is in Dutch. All commercials were in Dutch.
Many homes have bike ramps so
people can take their bikes in and out of their homes.
Sky was blue this morning, Dawn and Al saw a beautiful rainbow, so we thought it was safe to do some exploring! Hmmm....Walked about a block, large black cloud, wind, and a hard rain came.
Wet again!!!
However, when the sun came out, we found a cute little cafe along a canal and had scones and tea for the ladies. The men enjoyed coffee and pastry.
We took some new roads on the way back to the hotel! Along all of our walks in Amsterdam, we crossed charming canals, colorful umbrellas, people enjoying outdoor eating, young people walking back and forth to the University, lots of people smoking (not only cigarettes!!), and crazy people on bikes and motorcycles! Fun to explore!
Hotel
Scone for lunch, Marla!!!
Sounds like quite an interesting place! Pics look amazing! Wish you could bring some of those pastries back for us-they look yummy!
ReplyDeleteWhat a different world over there!! Continue to have a great time.
ReplyDeleteIt is truly amazing to see how other cultures live and survive. it's wonderful for you to experience. Sounds like a wonderful day and I hope you have clear skies from here on out.
ReplyDeleteProbably no clear skies until Tuesday! However, we are prepared for rain. And, we are on vacation, so who cares???
DeleteSounds a lot like Colorado with the Marijuana!
ReplyDeleteOne big difference H The netherlands is "Flat".
Sounds like a great trip so far!
Hope you have a blast!
Jim
Yowser!!! What a history lesson! Sounds like you're having a wonderful vacation though with LOTS of yummy food! Many other interesting facts too! Who woulda thought??? Stay safe and continue having a great time!
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