Hooks ... now here's an interesting concept. Even in new houses; everything is built up in very narrow spaces. Not possible to move in a bed or a piano or washing machine - no, instead you lower the building hook from the top floor and everything is winched upward and in through the windows.
Today, after leaving Laurrie & Jim at the Van Gogh Museum, Philip and I toured a diamond cutting facility - unfortunately no free samples - but the tour was informative and VERY secure. We viewed the diamonds in locked rooms with guards who could see into the room. The Van Gogh musem was a treat and oh by the way; it's pronounced Faun Xhoxgch (gutteral roll or think whooping cough)
Well we're off to eat at an Argentine restaurant - food here is wonderful but nothing that screams Dutch. Amsterdam has long been a port city, for centuries, so many, many cultures are merged and their food relects the variety.
I hope Laurrie and I have given you a taste of the city - come see for yourself. We highly recommend it.
