Amsterdam as the capital of Netherlands

Hello again,

this article is about capital city of Netherlands. Before I tell you few facts and give you some recommendations about this city, let me tell you a short story.

When I was a kid, I was dreaming about visiting Amsterdam. One afternoon (I was studying elementary school) I was visiting a library with my brother in Liberec. There was a guy (from Amsterdam) who for some reason (I always call it destiny) chose my brother. His name was Charlie and the purpose of his visit was to make a short document about Liberec. And this was a beginning of our friendship. Me, my brother and my mother have become little stars in Dutch television where people thought that my mother is my big sister. Charlie have been in Liberec couple of times to make his documents. He always brought us some presents and we really liked him. So, I was always very looking forward to visiting him one day when I will be older. Unfortunately, Charlie passed way few years ago. So, when I think about Amsterdam, I think about our friend Charlie...

I´m telling you this story because it is really a very strong memory and Amsterdam will be always and forever for me connected to our friend Charlie. Now, don´t be sad and let me tell you something about place.

Few facts about Amsterdam

- the capital of Netherlands

- 1 h. by place from Prague, very cheap flight with Easyjet company

- marijuana is legal here

- financial and cultural centre of Netherlands (but government and royal family are based in Haag)

- more than 700 000 inhabitants

- local canals- UNESCO heritage

Klarka chose for our stay accommodation in Motel One.

this is how the room looks like

In front of Motel One you find these interesting chairs.

There are moore bicycles than people in Amsterdam :-) And I like the idea.

Few photos of Amsterdam.

Central train station.

The weather was not so good, raining actually.

My first time in Amsterdam- 2012, autumn (September)

My second time in Amsterdam- 2015, autumn (November).

Main square.

Local street.

And here we go. Famous canals in Amsterdam.

This place is very special and amazing, don´t you think?

Me and my colleague Klarka.

We found Czech and Slovak bar in Amsterdam. And we also got the invitation for the party on saturday night from some Czech guy who is living in Amsterdam.

Like last time, I have to buy local cheese for my parents.

Abercrombie & Fitch shopping. Klarka bought some hoody.

Nice bench, right?

And we are coming to see the sign of I love Amsterdam,

which you don´t have a chance to see because everybody wants to take a photo.

For a little moment it was so hot that Klarka was wearing just T-shirt. (not my case)

Kadinsky is according to searching on Google, one of the best coffee shops in Amsterdam.

Christmas is coming. I love these lights.

Despite the fact that it was raining the whole day, I was cold and hungry, run out of cash and searching for cash machine for like an hour during the night, I really enjoyed Amsterdam and I will definitely come back one day. Next time I might try visit during the summer :-)

Regards
Míša