Including my run, we walked almost 20 miles today. Yes, my feet do feel it.
Here is the last part of our day.
We went from the tour to the A’dam lookout, the tallest point in Amsterdam. It is also a great hang out spot, just too hot today (105 degrees F). Definitely the best view of the city.
I feel a little bit like Cersei from Game of Thrones even though this chair is made from guitars.
A view from the top. In the distance just right of the center is where Zaanse Schans is located.
Overlooking the city center where most attractions are found.
A little apartment building like a doll house on display.
More views from the top.
Amsterdam Centraal and the ferry that brings you to the other side.
Next we took the ferry across and walked to the Amsterdam dungeon. I don’t like haunted houses but this was fun. I didn’t take pictures, they were not allowed but actors talked about Dutch history with a few scary spots throughout. They used people in their acts recreating sentencing people for witchcraft, etc. Lots of funny but that were pretty entertaining and a few scary parts that were well done. Best part: we were out if the heat.
Becca became part of the act and was put in a cage. I had to choose a mystery hole to out my hand in and find a key. Of course the sound and movement of something inside made me jump! Poor Becca, we left, she was still in the cage. But not for long. At the end we had beer or the choice of pop.
We did see some macrons. Perfect snack.
Next was the red light district. Sex workers on display and lots of clubs. As it was late in the afternoon there were a lot of people there but not too racey yet.
Dinner at a Thai restaurant.
Enough walking for today. More adventures tomorrow.
Thanks for sharing your photos!
I see the heat wave continues. Janie was there (Europe including Amsterdam) mid June for 3 weeks. She came home July 4th and said the heat wave was awful. She also walked lots – about a half marathon in distance every day.
Enjoy!!
The heat wave was torture but we still walked that amount everyday too. It is hard not to it is such a beautiful city!
It was worth it even in the heat!