We have been invited to Faan's studio workshop on "het IJ" this is the harbor for Amsterdam
The area where Faan does his work was the wharf that the boats used to leave from when going to Indonesia in the early days. My mum has visited his studio many years ago and told him that she used to Kayak on these waters as a young girl and it is possible that she left from here to go to Indonesia as a new bride.
Faan is an artist who works with wood and produces beautiful works that are displayed and sold in galleries around Amsterdam. His studio is part of a complex that today houses architects photographers etc. Marion arrived as we were leaving and she took us for a coffee .
After saying our goodbyes we caught a tram back toward the city centre and took in yet another market this time the famous Albert Kuyp market reputedly the best in Amsterdam. Lyn picked up a Leather jacket at a more than reasonable price and I purchased a new leather belt .
We had lunch in a side street and enjoyed a beer with our meal while sitting in the sun .
Our host Vlad had told us of a restaurant that served the best "dutch apple tart" in Amsterdam so we tracked it down and ordered two servings. When it arrived it was huge and covered in cream, it took some effort to eat it all. It was a good way to end the day
Amsterdam has been fantastic the weather has been great this contributed to a very special part of our escapade we will be sorry to leave .
Brugge tomorrow .
It is a very easy city to fall in love with isn't it? I certainly know that I get a real feeling of being at home when I have visited. It is especially nice to see some of the areas that Oma has told you stories of and one can imagine her riding her bike around the streets. I'm so glad you have enjoyed your time in Amsterdam xx
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