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HISWA Yacht Valley Tour; A Cruise In Amsterdam

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  1. YachtForums, Jul 1, 2010
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    Boating is a big part of Holland's history and it's immortalized in various tributes, including this bridge with a bow...

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  2. YachtForums, Jul 1, 2010
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    Look closely at the cars parked along the side of the canal. There is NO room for error when parallel parking!

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  3. YachtForums, Jul 1, 2010
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    No trip to Amsterdam would be complete without a walk through the Red Light District. Gives new meaning to 'window shopping'...!

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  4. YachtForums, Jul 1, 2010
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    There's even weed in the windows...!

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    I even found my own window... :D

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    Getting back to boats, dories and dinghies are tied off everywhere...

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  7. YachtForums, Jul 1, 2010
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    I don't know the proper name of Amsterdam's canal boats, but this appears to be a live-aboard. Or a flower store...?

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    Not sure of the brand on this Riva-like woody, but it was about the swoopiest ride we saw in the canals...

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    Here's some good wood...

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  10. YachtForums, Jul 1, 2010
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    Good Wood going...

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  11. YachtForums, Jul 1, 2010
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    And with that last post/pic, I need to get going. It's lunch time and I'm craving Stroopwafels!
  12. NYCAP123, Jul 1, 2010
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    No doubt after #24.:D Great tour. Thanks. Looking forward to the rest.
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    Very nicely done.
    Looking forward to further installments and the complete trip report.
  15. NYCAP123, Jul 1, 2010
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    Didn't know the name, but had 'em. After a stop in #24 two stack would be good for a start.:D
  16. JWY, Jul 2, 2010
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    Great job, Carl! You don't just post pictures - you tell a story. The captions are from interesting to hysterical. The pictures, with your commentary, give history, perspective, and edification. What a great prelude to the real tours!

    Judy
  17. CaptTom, Jul 2, 2010
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    Carl,
    Glad to see you're taking in the local sights on this trip. Looks like a little fun before business. Bring home some souvenirs from the red light districts (or some of those weeds). lol
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