23-06-2011
Raining again but this time we were prepared, though it stopped shortly.
We did a walking tour of the Golden age canals. This area is so much quieter, the shops and cafes are more local as are the people on these streets. Saw some interesting houses and churches along the way. Crossed a lot of bridges, walked near varying houseboats and nearly got hit by cyclists multiple times.
Visited the Bloemenmarkt ( the flower market ), the best bit were the adjoining cheese shops. The goat cheese was good but a new one ( for us ) was the Pesto cheese, really good.
Joined the line ( seemed never ending but moved quite quickly) for the Ann Frank's museum. Having read her book in school, I remembered just the basics. The house with it's secret annex is now quite an interesting museum. At one point I had tears in my eyes, cannot help but get emotional in such a place. I liked the fact that they had an area dedicated to Margot, her sister, she too should not be forgotten. I hope the money from the museum is being put into good use.
A bridge we crossed later in the evening had some sort of event happening. Tons of people were fishing, beer was being sold and a wooden contraption was making music. After an hour it was empty!
Had some more chips, small one after watching quite a stupid movie, Bad teacher. Good day overall.
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