On our second day in Amsterdam we continued exploring the sights. We focused on the oldest quarter where it happens to be the city's red light district. We once again followed a Rick Steve's walking tour and learnt a fair bit about the area along with its drug culture. Not quite our scene but as tourists we had a walk up and down a few streets to see what it's all about, as it is what Amsterdam is famous for. We also spent some time watching the canal traffic and exploring a few more streets before eventually going over the water back to Bluey to recover.
These wooden sluice gates and the pumping station ensure the canals do not stagnate allowing fresh water from the northern lakes to flow into them.
the narrow Magere Brug
The Blauwbrug built in 1883
My turn
In Rembrandt Square
These urinals are scatered around the city, apparently to help reduce drownings from drunk men falling into the canal when going for a pee
Local brew...cheers
The Red Light district
The first 'coffee' shop selling drugs
The upper storeys concealed a secret and at the time illegal Catholic Church in 1663
The old port area
The hectic streets near Central Station
Saint Nicolas
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