Under the rain, we headed to Museumplein a square where visitors can find the Rijksmuseum, The Van Gogh and the Stedelijk museums in a single place. That is convenient! After the recommendation of Anna+Albert (Ranma’s human parents) we visited the Van Gogh’s with the multimedia guide, it was very interesting to learn personal details about Vincent Van Gogh, how his brother Theo supported him so much in his artistic career. It was (almost) explained like a movie story, even with a little twist at the end, we won’t spoil it! It was also the opportunity to see the more unknown and dark (color-wise) paintings from his early years and, of course, watch “The bedroom” up close. In addition there was a temporary exhibition of Felix Valloton, a swiss painter that we felt in love with! we didn’t like to learn about his conservative views on women roles in society, but the paintings of the intimacy moments of people at home were very sensitive.
Almost 4 hours later we were back again at Museumplein to discover that the rain had stopped, it was already too late to go to Vondelpark, but instead we wandered around the Pijp neighborhood, making a brief stop at Sarpathipark, and we made sure to say a proper goodbye to the canals, “dudes” we will miss you so!
Although this sounds like goodbyes, stay tuned for the (real) last episode in Amsterdam (pink goodness ahead) with a brief guide of our favorite discoveries!
One of the most iconic things about the houses next to the canals are the window shutters, these were gray but you can find several colors like red or green.
We found ourselves walking through neighborhood interior courtyards. I am such a kid, I literally run to the swing.
Fresh tulips, croissant, pain au chocolate and orange juice, yummy breakast. I love having breakfast during trips as we indulge ourselves a little more, do you?
Do you remember the making off picture from our phone? The baker in the process of creating a carrot cake.
Lots of shop windows had cat beds and the cute owners of those were sleeping in them. We found cats in travel agencies, decoration shops, clothing stores and cafés! We even stumbled upon a home with several sphynx cats on their window seal.
Good looking tree at Sarpathipark.
The canals are sadly fading away, but the images will get stuck in my head. See you soon Amsterdam, see you soon Netherlands! Oh! and don’t forget to stay tuned for the real last chapter of our adventures.
Awww so sad your Amsterdam posts has come to an end!
We really hope we have another chance to go to Netherlands in a not so far future :) We loved Amsterdam but we would also love to see more of the countryside and other towns/cities. Any recommendations would be great!
As usual your pictures are so great! I hope to be in Amsterdam in October, it’s such a nice city!
Oh Thanks Naelle! Hope you like the city, I am sure it would be lovely in October. If you need any tip do not forget to ask! Oh! and stay tunned for the last post with our Amsterdam (small) city guide sum-up. Kisses from Barcelona!
Oh man. Your pictures really make me feel like I am in Amsterdam! The canal! The houses. Swoon. One day I’ll make it there. One day.
Thanks Mariko!!!! :) :) I’m sure you’ll make it to Amsterdam and I’d love to read your adventures!
Ahh what a lovely little holiday, I definitely approve of all your kid like adventures, tulips on tables and kittens in windows :) I love that you can see the cook baking a carrot cake, my first guess was that he was juicing a lot of oranges :P I look forward to this last pink post you talk about – ohhh suspense!
Hahaha thanks for the approve! :) I sometimes feel too silly to even publish it here, but well, Dani who is encouraging my behavior, and although it may not seem so much from the pictures, waaay worse than me, is always giving his favorites to those so we have to include them ;) pink and more foolishness next week, hope you like it!
Thanks Sally!! We had a blast during the weekend; it really was lovelier than I anticipated. Did you enjoy your visit back then?
I seriously enjoy your photos so, so, so much- you guys capture such beautiful moments. And Europe is amazing, I can’t get over that architecture.
Thanks Marlen for the sweetest comment! :) We loved the architecture in Amsterdam, almost every street was interesting, I appreciate that when visiting a city because you can get lost from the main track for a little and still enjoy it as much.