A view of one (of the many) stunning amsterdam canals.
An Amsterdam canal with one of the many glass toped tour boats.
Tulips and Daffodils in the Keukenhof gardens. Keukenhof is the place to go to see spring flowers for it is the largest bulb flower park in the world.
The tulip fields at keukenhof gardens. The flowers are organized by colour, and each day flowers are picked to go on sale.
A view of keukenhof gardens - the garden has over 32 hectares of park land with trees and a lake it also has over 4.5 million tulips in 100 varieties.
The Colour Mistic tulips at the keukenhof gardens.
The Yolly tulips at the keukenhof gardens. shot from below.
A selection of the 4.5 million tulips in 100 varieties that can be seen at the keukenhof gardens
At the keukenhof gardens there were large ponds and fountains that were home to many birds such as swans and (of course) ducks.
A keukenhof garden duck still damp after a swim
A view of keukenhof gardens - the garden has over 32 hectares of park land with trees and a lake it also has over 4.5 million tulips in 100 varieties and other spring flowers.
Keukenhof gardens with its wind-mill and a old Dutch design wooden bridge known as a double-swipe (balanced) bridge.
keukenhof gardens where 7 million flower bulbs planted by hand.
The village of Zaanse Schans, it is known for its traditional green painted houses, small streams and windmills. When one takes a stroll around there is a felling of stepped back in time.
Zaanse Schans (known for its green houses and windmills) in the background. In the foreground a large version of the wooden clogs that holland is known for
Windmills in the town of Zaanse Schans. Zaanse Schans is known for its collection of well-preserved and still working historic windmills and houses.
The wooden clog making factory in Marken. Wooden clogs are known for being warm in winter, cool in summer and for supporting for good posture. Clogs are still warn to day, mainly by farmers to protect them from the wet fields and the hoofs of animals.
shoes that have cracked during the carving process at the wooden clog making factory in Marken.
The small village of Marken. Known for its traditional houses of blue and green timber.
The small village of Marken. Known for its traditional houses of blue and green timber.
Coloured delft pottery for sale in Delft. Usually Delft is know for being blue and white, however coloured delftware is gaining popularity.
Traditional cheese shop in Delft.
Madurodam miniature city, It is a model of a Dutch town on a 1:25 scale, composed of typical Dutch buildings and landmarks, as are found at various locations in the country.
Madurodam miniature city, It is a model of a Dutch town on a 1:25 scale, composed of typical Dutch buildings and landmarks, as are found at various locations in the country.
Madurodam miniature city, It is a model of a Dutch town on a 1:25 scale, composed of typical Dutch buildings and landmarks, as are found at various locations in the country.
The back of the blumen market, The market is unique, because all the merchandise is displayed on floating barges.
An Amsterdam canal. Canals are an easy way to travel around the city and many boats can be seen traveling down them.
Boats are not the only way to get around Amsterdam, for many people bikes are the main source of transportation.
The inside of the Oude Kerk. Located right in the middle of the red light this is amsterdam's oldest church. The interior of the Oude Kerk is sober and when i was there it was hosting the world press photo exhibit.
Poffertjes (small, fluffy pancakes made with yeast and buckwheat flour) being made. These mini-pancakes are made in a special pan and are served with powdered sugar and butter.
A temporary carnival in front of the Royal Palace.
A display at the Rembrandt house, paints made how Rembrandt would have.
A view of amsterdam harbor and the central train station, from the 19th froor of the Movenpick hotel
A view of one of the many Amsterdam canal at night.
A view of the many bridges of amsterdam at night from the water.
Amsterdam at night from the water.
A view of one of the many Amsterdam canal at night.
The NEMO science centre at Night from the river.
Haarlem's impressive gothic St. Bavo's Cathedral, built in the 14th-15th centuries the cathedral is know for the large organ and the wooden ceiling.
Haarlem's impressive gothic St. Bavo's Cathedral, built in the 14th-15th centuries the cathedral is know for the large organ and the wooden ceiling.
The De Adriaan windmill, in Haarlem the original burnt down in 1932, it was rebuilt in 2002, and the current.
The De Adriaan windmill, in Haarlem the original burnt down in 1932, it was rebuilt in 2002, and the current.
Tulips for sale in a market in Harlem.
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