Day 106 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Day 2)

 

Wednesday was our second day in Amsterdam.  We had an excursion named "Amsterdam Highlights and Van Gogh Museum".





Sunrise reflection off nearby building.



On the drive part of our excursion.







The Rijksmuseum is the best museum in Amsterdam. It is near the Van Gogh Museum.





Some of the paintings we saw




The art was displayed om 4 levels.








It got more crowded as the morning went on.





Four of his more famous paintings were displayed together.. It was very crowded here.


Here are 11of his self portraits.












In the museum shop.





Out on the streets again.




Sailing away from the cruise terminal

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A famous statue at one of the companies along the North Sea Canal









Sheep in a field.

A  small ferry acrossing the canal.


Egyptian Goose


A couple of Canadian Geese

One chasing the other

Approaching the sea locks

The Captain at the controls


In the smaller older lock again




The lock gate in front of us opening


Sailing out.


A smaller lock for smaller boats


An old fortification.

More wind turbines.

A beach at the entrance to the North Sea.

And one on the other side of the Canal entrance







Good night



1 comment:

  1. Kathy and Glen,
    Thanks for the pictures of Van Goghs works. such an opportunity for you to see the originals!

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