Amsterdam, The Netherlands (8-10 May 2008)

I've been longing to visit Amsterdam. I wanted to see their well-known windmill, dutch lady, dutch clogs and of course not forgetting the tulips! Amsterdam was our last stop before flying back to KL and we only have practically 1 1/2 day to cover the places we want to go. We reached Amsterdam Central Station ~10.30am and quickly we checked in to our hostel and take a 40mins train to the Zaandam where we get to visit the Cheese Farm, Wooden Shoe Factory (manufacturing clogs), different types of windmill and also the Old Clock Museum, the best part is that its admission free...haha

I like the place as we get to see windmills, get to see how clogs being made, get to taste all sort of cheese, get to see dutch lady but not milk squeezing la :P. We spent half a day there. We head back to the city for dinner and at night we open ups our eyes at Red Light District & Sex Musuem - speechless and amazed :P

Next day, we went Alkmaar to visit the famous Friday cheese market. We get to see as per tradition the cheese is weighed with lead weights and then whisked away using a gondola-shaped wooden barrows...something interesting for me as we didnt get to see such custom in Malaysia.

Next, we went Keukenhof for tulips as its tulips season. We were all excited to see so many brightly coloured tulips and as if we've stepped into a kodak moment! The garden is huge and its a great place to wander around and sit for a while. Other than flowers, the garden also houses many artistic sculpture...those who know how to appreciate arts will definitely love this place even more :P

Due to the tight schedule, we didnt get to spend time at Amsterdam city...last day, we have dinner at Dam Square...and just managed to get a glimpse of the busy and crowded city. This leaves me a reason to go back once more...hehe :P