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Amsterdam

Young Queen Wilhelmina

This large bronze equestrian statue on Rokin Street in Amsterdam shows Queen Wilhelmina as a young queen. It was created by Theresia Reiniera van der Pant (1924 – 2013), a Dutch sculptor, under […]

Old Signs, Old Hotel

This old building is still a hotel, as you can see from the tell-tale Tripadvisor sign (I checked and it has mixed reviews).  The hotel does in fact occupy two […]

Dutch Windows

  The pretty lace curtains and stained glass above, attracted me as a wandered past. Below, it was the rocking horse that caught my eye – I always wanted one of […]

Light Festival in Amsterdam

I managed to get to Amsterdam just before the end of its winter Light Festival.  The Ghost Ship (above) was incredibly atmospheric, but it was difficult to do it justice […]

My Foolish Heart

“For this time it isn’t fascination Or a dream that will fade and fall apart It’s love this time, it’s love, my foolish heart” -my favourite version of a favourite song […]