Today it was miserable outside. Amsterdam is pissing cats and dogs and there is no end in sight. But I can almost forgive this puddly city, because ohh boy, was yesterday a stunner.
B and I have made a little pact to go to the gym every day (ugh) until our summer holiday, but yesterday I couldn’t stomach the thought of being indoors on the cross trainer at the gym while the rare Dutch sun was shinning so bright outside.
So we swapped our gym session for a long walk down the Amstel, our favorite route to soak up lingering sunshine post-work. 
If you’re ever visiting Amsterdam, my top ‘touristy’ recommendation would be a simple walk along the canals. From boats to bikes to bridges to stacked Dutch houses, a walk though the city will introduce you to Amsterdam’s most charming features. 
Springtime is especially gorgeous, with blooming flowers to boot. 
B has some awesomely reflective Ray-Bans, and we’ve decided to take selfies in them all summer long, just cuz.
So I leave you with one of many summery selfies to come:
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Awesome shots!
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Cheers!
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Beautiful, you are single-handedly pushing Amsterdam up my list of places to see. =)
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love your blog, great writing!
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:) thank you.
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Enjoyed the pictures. Rain? I lived in Neuenhagen, The Netherlands for three years, and when I arrived I was told to ignore the rain and enjoy life. Side note, had my first, and last, deep-fried hamburger at an Amsterdam friterie.
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Biking while holding an umbrella is now a proud talent of mine!! The Dutch definitely know how to embrace the sun when it appears :) And they also know how to deep fry! I have had my fair share of bitterballen but never had a deep-fried hamburger! Was it good?
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On a 1 – 10 scale, minus 15; and that is being nice. Nothing like bitterballen. I think the place was trying to lore in tourists by offering a menu so intriguing to tourist – ‘this I’ve got to try’ – they hit on a real tourist trap ‘try it one-time’ moneymaker. Look at all the deep fried items being sold at fairs; how often do people really eat deep fried butter? ;-)
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AlexandraMarie, thanks for visiting hisnamebpraised and liking the post about the seed. You have a beautiful eye for scenes. I pray that your adventures will be blessed and thank you for the blessings of sharing your images
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Thank you!
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Your welcome
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This seems to be my lucky day for blue flower photos. I love your splendid blue spray, and leafandtwig has one of the finest photos of a blue iris that I have ever seen!
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Ah the joys of springtime :)
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Point taken :) I prefer walking myself. Difficult to notice and appreciate details if the pace is not right. Good idea indeed.
Seems you people do not have enough sun-days there. We guys would have happily lent you some, if we could ;)
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I will take you up on that offer!
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