We had a quick stroll through Vondelpark to the Van Gogh Museum and saw the Beauty in Abundance exhibition of Parisian prints which I just adored. I will most certainly be getting myself a copy of the new Printmaking In Paris book and possibly even my very own Toulouse-Lautrec print for my humble abode.
We went on a tour of the city http://www.newamsterdamtours.com/, their concept is that basically the tour is free... it means everyone can afford it no matter how small or non-existent their budget is. The guides work on tips only so you just pay what you think it's worth but these guys are really good. Our guide Ged was so knowledgable and a fantastic story teller, by the end of the tour we were happy to part with our Euros.
Coffee at home for me is always a skinny sugar free affair but sneaking into an old bar in Amsterdam it was impossible to resist the pure dark espresso with a dash of cream and a sprinkle of sugar, so bad but so so delicious...
The trip was short but we're looking forward to visiting again some time, with a visit to the Pancake Bakery, hiring a bike and having a beer outside (too cold on our trip) being top of our to-do in Amsterdam list!
Love
Lorraine
Lacroix x
