Amsterdam canal cruise

On November 28, we did a cruise of the canals of Amsterdam.  Weather was imperfect, but better than usual, I don't think we were actively rained on at all for the hour or so that we were in the boat.

It took us a while to find the right dock for the boat, as the one we had first gone to was closed for the season.  These first few photos are from as we walked around on the way to the dock, and puttered around a bit while we waited for the cruise.

I liked this bike parking corral:

Off we go on the cruise.  We had audioguides that told us what buildings were, but I don't remember most of it.

I think this is a parking garage, it's near the central train station:

Buildings in the inner harbour of the city:

One of the houseboats:

The Montelbaanstoren, a tower from 1516.  The top decorative part was added in 1606.  It was a defence tower for the harbour and city, back in the day.

This clothesline was some art or activist installation, we didn't figure out exactly what for though:

Another houseboat, looks fairly luxurious!

It was fun, and a great way to see the canals.