Amsterdam

On our way to England, we stopped off at the fascinating city of Amsterdam. What an amazing place!

We actually booked our accommodation in one of the famous "Dancing Houses", although we didn't know that until after we arrived. They get the name for being a bit "wonky", which is the result of the soil settling. Many buildings like that as the original soil was peat. They used the same construction techniques as they did in Venice, burying tall timber poles into the soil.

We wandered around the narrow streets and numerous canals... a photo on every corner.Read more