Venice of the North
Scott and I live on one of the most photographed corners in all of Amsterdam. Our apartment is on the corner of two canals and has magnificent views. We get the pleasure of watching different boats going by from fiberglass runabouts to the small pedal boats. The other day we were even lucky enough to see someone riding by in a giant clog.
Besides these smaller boats, the canals are home to the giant tour boats. There is a parade of them that go by our canal house daily. There are a number of different amenities that can be offered on each one including dinner and museum stops. When Theran and his girlfriend, Kari, were in town they took us out for a night on the wine and cheese canal boat. It was a fun ride that included both a bottle of red and white for our table along with an assortment of bread, small sausages (hell for the overall smell of the boat), and cheeses. I have to admit, the other people on the boat seemed rather stuffy, but loosened up as the tour continued. The ride was about two hours long and included a guide who explained the various sites.
