Amsterdam

Our final stop before heading home was Amsterdam.  We arrived the day after Queen's Day, which this year also happened to be the day the new king was crowned.  Needless to say, the city was full of people, and it was obvious that all those people had enjoyed the night before.  But despite the trash covering the streets, the city proved to be beautiful and charming.

We spent a good amount of time simply wandering the streets and taking in the canals, but we also made sure to visit several museums.  On our first evening we toured the Anne Frank House, and while they didn't allow photos, it was a fascinating tour and very thought-provoking.  And of course I couldn't come to Amsterdam and not go to the Van Gogh Museum.  It did not disappoint - one of the best museums I've been to.  We also swung through the flower market, which, as you might imagine, was full of flowers in all forms, from bulbs and seeds to fresh flowers to dried bouquets.

Even after our quick two-day trip, Amsterdam has made my list of favorites.