After I jogwalked this morning I thought that I would bicycle into Amsterdam and back because it has been a while since I have gone for a long ride. I already had the route on Komoot and remembered parts from 5 years ago. I just hoped that I wouldn't get a flat tire.
I think I have photographed this church before.
Into the outskirts of Amsterdam
De Palais de Dam
Old Silver in the center
Lineup all morning for Flemish fries
Example of Amsterdam school art of 1920s with it's straight lines
Pedestrian walk, bicycle path , tramway and roadway clearly delineated
Busy but not overcrowded
The "Josephine"
Tour boats leaving
Where to park-not here
Bicycle signs, caution signs, (zebra path for pedestrians), and drempels or bumps to slowdown traffic.
Every bridge has a bicycle decorated for Ukraine.
My bicycle and I have travelled far and met many people over the years.
All kinds and varieties of passenger bicycles and working bicycles
The bridges and streets are all lined with bicycles.
All ready for rain
Narrow streets and high buildings similar to France
The Corn weighing house of 1620
A separate building of 1620s where taxes were paid on the corn measured by weight
I found a quiet street by the corn house where Silver could be tied up to the scaffolding next door and the waiter would watch her while I used the toilet facilities.
The smallest cheapest item on the menu was this pizza. I ate a couple pieces and took the rest home.
Fanny Blankers-Koen was a Dutch track and field athlete who won 4 gold medals at the 1948 Olympic Games in London. She was a mother of 2 at the time and became known as "the flying housewife.".
A heron
A country scene within city limits
It had been a good day. A 45 km ride felt good and seeing the tourist area of Amsterdam with Silver was special.
De Palais de Dam
