Wednesday, Oct 24. Began with a reservation at Anne Frank’s house.  Yes, it is a “must-see” location.  Big time crowded.  Very organized.  It’s more than a 30 minute tour, though it largely depends on the people in front of you.  The entire tour is essentially a line.

Next, courtesy of an all-in-one city pass: Tulip Museum, Houseboat Museum, Canal Museum, Handbag Museum.  Skipped a Buddha Exhibit, within a church.  Did a fun Canal Cruise. (Hint: sit under one of the [open] moon roofs, so you can just stand up, hold your camera above the ceiling, and take pictures.)  Trams were free.  The I amsterdam Card is worth it for me.  Had a Dutch pancake, with apples and bacon.  For dinner had fried cheese rolls, spring rolls with spicy chicken, Beef croquette, and batter-fired sausage.  Plus Apple Pie.  One of the best ever.  Yoriko had blueberry cheesecake.  Also had “famous Dutch fries”, which were good, but unworthy of fame.  With all the walking I’m doing, I have no quilt.

Everyone continues to be very friendly.  I’ve yet to see a bicycle accident, which is remarkable.  Cobblestones are indeed hard on the feet.