Jun 23 2008
My trip to Amsterdam, Netherlands
During my trip here in Germany, we had our Global Conference in Amsterdam as well. It is some kind of ‘meeting of the minds’ for our newly formed division within the company. I arrived in Amsterdam by train so I was able to see Cologne, Dusseldorf, and another city that I forgot in the process. The train ride took approximately three hours from Frankfurt. It was another great experience for me and I thank God for his blessings. I would have never made it to these countries if not for His blessings.
Amsterdam is a treasure. According to historians, during World War II, the Germans bombed Rotterdam and flattened it while leaving the city of Amsterdam intact. The result of that has been the preservation of historical and majestic buildings all over Amsterdam. The youngest building, I was told – is 100 years old. The city is linked with canals all over. You can actually take a boat ride for 18 euros and tour the city that way. I took the boat ride and visited the Anne Frank house. As you may all know, Anne Frank became known for her diary which was published in many different languages. She was a Jew and her family hid in this house in Amsterdam during the war. They were eventually captured and taken to the concentration camps. Her uncle returned to this home in Amsterdam only to find that a diary was written by Anne Frank detailing their plight.
Here are some of the pictures of the city.
The Train Station in Amsterdam.
View of the same Train Station across the street.
A beautiful and well-preserved Church.
A nice building along the banks of the canals.
A cafe right around the hotel. We all know what their cafes are famous for.
Anne Frank
The Anne Frank Haus.
The Museum. One of the stops during the Canal Boat Ride.
Just look at the preserved architecture of these buildings. Amazing.
What the country is known for – - their flowers. Here’s a shot from the Flower Market.
Another picture at the Flower Market.
If you get the chance, I would recommend that you visit Amsterdam. The place is filled with interesting architecture and the people are very friendly as well. I would suggest that you buy the map as soon as you start your trek. I didn’t and I got lost around the city for an hour and a half.
It was a great experience and a joy to remember.
