tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post6940602946359376151..comments2023-08-19T11:00:35.435+01:00Comments on Under Wide English Skies: Winter in AmsterdamCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-51472968711052862292016-04-09T14:17:34.218+01:002016-04-09T14:17:34.218+01:00Thank you, Poppy, and yes, I am a Pisces too. Gre...Thank you, Poppy, and yes, I am a Pisces too. Great birth sign. So pleased you enjoyed the virtual visit to Amsterdam - it was enchanting and I can't wait to visit again. We didn't have time for the countryside this time round, but did visit the flower market, which was fun. Lovely to see you again xCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-7715356701604031722016-04-09T03:32:42.742+01:002016-04-09T03:32:42.742+01:00Happy belated Birthday, Marianne!
Are you a Pisce...Happy belated Birthday, Marianne!<br /><br />Are you a Pisces, like me? My birthday is the date of this post.<br /><br />Your description and photos of Amsterdam are simply enchanting. I would have spent hours gazing at the old houses. Of course, out in the Dutch countryside, the profusion of tulips must be a sight, too!<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-90640007097604272322016-04-07T14:47:33.526+01:002016-04-07T14:47:33.526+01:00Thank you!Thank you!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-80640854866852549532016-04-06T17:25:58.616+01:002016-04-06T17:25:58.616+01:00I like your beautiful fotos!
Very nice:)
And i li...I like your beautiful fotos!<br />Very nice:)<br /><br />And i liked the blog :)<br /><br /><br />Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05134599446902144315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-15518481647144392642016-04-04T14:43:07.973+01:002016-04-04T14:43:07.973+01:00Must visit The Hague too next time. Lots of fasci...Must visit The Hague too next time. Lots of fascinating Dutch cities and so close to home too.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-44046075845344635852016-04-03T14:02:46.704+01:002016-04-03T14:02:46.704+01:00I've never been to Amsterdam except in summery...I've never been to Amsterdam except in summery weather. It is such a beautiful looking city that I can imagine it would be particularly wonderful in the snow. Last time I was there we stayed in an ultra modern hotel and hardly spent any time in the historic districts, mainly because we were with 2 boys who were Not Interested, to say the least, in anything ye olde. They did however like the museum. On that trip we also went to the Hague which was surprisingly nice. I'd always imagined it might be rather dull but it has wonderful art. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-78760137942601802902016-04-03T14:02:43.537+01:002016-04-03T14:02:43.537+01:00I've never been to Amsterdam except in summery...I've never been to Amsterdam except in summery weather. It is such a beautiful looking city that I can imagine it would be particularly wonderful in the snow. Last time I was there we stayed in an ultra modern hotel and hardly spent any time in the historic districts, mainly because we were with 2 boys who were Not Interested, to say the least, in anything ye olde. They did however like the museum. On that trip we also went to the Hague which was surprisingly nice. I'd always imagined it might be rather dull but it has wonderful art. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-62496647374883884132016-03-23T10:50:21.862+00:002016-03-23T10:50:21.862+00:00When you are retired, there is more time to make t...When you are retired, there is more time to make those dreams come true, so lots to look forward to xCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-5462242181432767552016-03-23T10:49:13.138+00:002016-03-23T10:49:13.138+00:00It was, Helen, and glad you enjoyed the trip and t...It was, Helen, and glad you enjoyed the trip and the night photos. I found Amsterdam particularly enchanting at night.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-44806262749720904732016-03-22T20:32:49.745+00:002016-03-22T20:32:49.745+00:00That looks a wonderful way to celebrate your birth...That looks a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday!The cold blue light is such a contrast to the colourful shop windows. I used to live in Germany as a child and we used to frequently visit Holland. I love their architecture and the canals. I would love to visit there again when all the bulbs are out and stay on a canal boat. I hope you make another return trip there soon. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-49892381998741985082016-03-22T18:45:39.488+00:002016-03-22T18:45:39.488+00:00Hello Marianne
This looks like a perfect city brea...Hello Marianne<br />This looks like a perfect city break. Your images and description transported me to Amsterdam. I particularly love your night photos.<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-6951356824842664442016-03-22T13:09:54.538+00:002016-03-22T13:09:54.538+00:00We are planning to return to Amsterdam soon and wi...We are planning to return to Amsterdam soon and will probably take the ferry and train, changing at Rotterdam, so the perfect excuse to stop over!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-71924420590240015452016-03-21T19:07:13.103+00:002016-03-21T19:07:13.103+00:00Glad to hear you enjoyed Amsterdam Marianne! I alw...Glad to hear you enjoyed Amsterdam Marianne! I always enjoy going there as well. So much to see and do. Hope you will come and see Rotterdam next time. It's different, but beautiful in it's own way!<br /><br />Madelief xMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-68414998179921654142016-03-21T12:38:09.115+00:002016-03-21T12:38:09.115+00:00I think you are right, Honora. Visiting out of se...I think you are right, Honora. Visiting out of season is the best plan - no queues and not too hot either. So pleased to have made it to Amsterdam at last - it's been on my wish list for a long time now and it did not disappoint. The winter trees and soft light made it magical.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-75802617601198393412016-03-21T12:36:03.668+00:002016-03-21T12:36:03.668+00:00I probably took around 100 photos Hilary and just ...I probably took around 100 photos Hilary and just knew when I got them on the screen that the first photo was the 'one'. Classic Amsterdam. I do hope you get to visit one day and glad you enjoyed the photos.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-26067611674173784172016-03-21T12:34:48.695+00:002016-03-21T12:34:48.695+00:00I do hope you find somewhere lovely to celebrate y...I do hope you find somewhere lovely to celebrate your birthday and I am so sorry to hear about your husband's illness. That is hard.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-85540485122909479352016-03-20T21:38:00.929+00:002016-03-20T21:38:00.929+00:00There was a time when a visit to Amsterdam was an ...There was a time when a visit to Amsterdam was an easy thing to accomplish. I came to love the city in the off-season. So many of the beautiful cities are best seen with bare trees and winter light. What a nice little treat for you!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-38418760456295491672016-03-20T18:00:17.574+00:002016-03-20T18:00:17.574+00:00Amsterdam is a city I would love to visit. Your wo...Amsterdam is a city I would love to visit. Your wonderful photos make me want to be there all the more. That first image is classically beautiful.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-35587584677765105952016-03-20T17:18:53.147+00:002016-03-20T17:18:53.147+00:00I enjoyed your post and all your photos. How love...I enjoyed your post and all your photos. How lovely to visit Amsterdam for your birthday. We went to Amsterdam several times and I love this city – and its food too – I can’t find Dutch meat croquettes or a good rijsttafel here in Georgia. We also would make small trips for birthdays but now that my husband is not so well (Alzheimer) it is more difficult. My birthday is next Saturday (3/26) and I have been trying to think about what we could do – so far, no idea, but it won’t be as nice as your Amsterdam trip!Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-90624300801776175212016-03-20T14:07:38.841+00:002016-03-20T14:07:38.841+00:00I loved the night windows, too, and couldn't r...I loved the night windows, too, and couldn't resist recording some of them. The Rijksmuseum was stunning and a visual feast. Dutch artists have long been among my favourites and seeing so many of them was such a pleasure. I think my favourite artist is Vermeer, but it's a tough call. As for the cycles lanes, I couldn't work out if there were any rules apart from 'make way'.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-8118968111651102182016-03-20T14:05:01.734+00:002016-03-20T14:05:01.734+00:00Thank you Barb. I found it hard to leave the bike...Thank you Barb. I found it hard to leave the bike painting behind, but it wouldn't fit in my hand luggage. Glad you enjoyed the tour.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-35129856764228141592016-03-20T14:03:37.715+00:002016-03-20T14:03:37.715+00:00I hope you will visit one day, Molly. This was my...I hope you will visit one day, Molly. This was my first visit and I loved it.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-13709990183309930252016-03-20T14:03:01.500+00:002016-03-20T14:03:01.500+00:00Visiting as many Northern European cities as possi...Visiting as many Northern European cities as possible is high on my wish list and we are lucky to have so many options on our doorstep. My only problem is that there is never quite enough time, so I leave with the desire to return, which is good, but there is always another city calling too! <br /><br />Now you have more time, perhaps you will be able to come to Europe more often? Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-84015686822845223292016-03-20T13:59:55.412+00:002016-03-20T13:59:55.412+00:00It was, Frances! We try and spend our birthdays a...It was, Frances! We try and spend our birthdays away from home, if only to make them more memorable. Amsterdam was probably even more atmospheric when you visited. Glad to bring up happy memories.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6955926066900660482.post-88840842871891965582016-03-20T13:58:14.385+00:002016-03-20T13:58:14.385+00:00We did, Ann, and the arrangements for the dogs wor...We did, Ann, and the arrangements for the dogs worked well too, so we still have some freedom. My first visit and Amsterdam did not disappoint - the only quibble with the bicycles is the seeming lack of any rules.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.com