Photo journal, Amsterdam, 01.02.2020

On Saturday, I headed down to Amsterdam to meet up with a few expat friends I’d not seen in a long time.

I arrived early, to beat some crowds and to calm the nerves that bug me every time I either meet new people or see people again after a long while.

I snapped some pics, so here’s my photo journal of Amsterdam from the 1st February 2020.

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It’s the shot that everyone tries to get. I was lucky to be there without a crowd.

Stroopwafels from Van Wonderen were at the top of my list. I’ve been dying for some marshmallows lately, so a marshmallow topped stroopwafel was the only way to go!

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Another reason I’d come to Amsterdam early was to find a piece of street art I’d been dying to take a look at.

I found the street, but unfortuantely, the street art had already gone. Apparently it had only been a temporary piece.

I did manage to stumble across this cute little piece of graffiti, though. A mother’s loving embrace is always beautiful to see.

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Amsterdam: full of 2D buildings if you look close enough.

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2D and wonky. I love this corner building. It looks drunk.

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Oldschool signage, which definitely shouldn’t lead to the Oakley’s shop.

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Over to Jordaan, where less tourists flock, for now.

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I’ve never been more surprised to see a basketball court and an array of children’s toys than I have here in the middle of Amsterdam’s cookie cutter houses.

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I had to get a picture down the cutest side street of them all…

Until next time xo

 

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  • Gil says:

    Brilliant, Amsterdam is an amazing City…..love it.

    Your blog captures everything that is so special about Amsterdam x

    • Simone says:

      Thank you so much Gill, I’m so glad you like to keep coming back and reading what I have to say (or looking at the pictures in this case!). Amsterdam can be an absolute gem of a city, as long as you know the best places to hide from the tourists!

  • Dianne says:

    Great pics! You caught the mood of this beautiful city so well. Brought back some very happy memories of a recent visit!

    • Simone says:

      Thank you! Yes, it wasn’t so long ago that we were all there! I didn’t eat any pancakes there this time though unfortunately!

  • Dalia says:

    Jordaan has to be my favorite area in Amsterdam, followed by De Pijp. We should totally rent a boat as a group one day this summer… Although, are babies allowed on boats? lol!

    • Simone says:

      Ooh, that sounds like a lovely idea, count me in!! Babies are… definitely allowed on boats?!?!?! Hahahaha I think you pop them in a tiny floaty vest thing just in case the little peanut goes wild and tries to jump around or something, but with at least 6 adults there, we will keep baby safe and sound.
      I think Jordaan might be my favourite place too actually, now I’ve seen it. So few tourists!!