short break in Amsterdam

Church of Christ's Attic.

Rijksmuseum

I did a cheese tasting which was really good 


I personally find the commercialisation  of Anne Frank quite problematic, and in particular the huge building which the house is in and queues outside. Why her in particular? (Yes I know her diary was found and publicised by her father... And that her story is emblematic, but.).

There are thousands of ordinary people commemorated just with little brass plaques outside the homes they lived in (do note them when you come across them)- when I come across these plaques in places all over Europe, I pause and reflect it could happen again

The zoo is great - out of the city is zaanse schanns. Short train/bus ride and is a “working” village type thing with windmills, clog making etc

A canal boat tour is always good

If the daughter is 18+ - the ice bar is worth a visit’s and also Heineken tour

We usually stay at or around d Rembrandts Platz which is a great location and a little quieter than some areas (not cheap though)