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| There were some notable signs that we ran into during our
walk down the streets. You may have to click on the one
at far right for a larger image that is more readable.
Signs about pick-pockets were everywhere, on the streets, in
busses and on trains. |
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| I thought this was funny -- all arrows are
one meter apart. |
Good thing we were wearing money belts. |
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| One type of canal boat. |
..and another. |
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| More canal scenes. |
Bicyclists. |
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 As
mentioned before - and is apparent from the potos - there are
many "permanent" houseboats anchored in Amsterdam's
canals. The story is that at one time residents could
own mooring space in front of their residences. The
ownership of these mooring spaces was separate from their
associated real estate, and most were eventually sold, many to
people who established residency in their boats. The
laws changed over the years to prohibit establishment of
permanent residences on the canal waters, but they provided a
"grandfather" clause to those who had households
established at the time the laws were changed. Above right is an
excellent example of a "waterfront log cabin"
residence, very well maintained. (I wonder what owners
of these houseboats do about sewage?) |
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| Above and below: Some
street scenes. |
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| Some colorful buildings.. |
..and cars :-) |
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| One unlucky driver/owner. |
On the train to Garmisch. |
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