No Safari is complete unless you do the Planes, Trains, Automobiles…and Boats!
One of the must-dos in Amsterdam is take a tour of the canals by boat. Most people don’t realize Amsterdam (meaning “Dam on the River Amstel”) is essentially a collection of 90 islands created by 165 man-made canals and linked by over 1500 bridges.
The city itself is lower than sea level and uses a system of locks to keep the water level consistent within the canal system. Viewed from the water it is one of the most scenic capital cities in all of Europe.
I got some great advice and booked a trip with Those Damn Boat Guys. These guys use small open electric powered boats holding no more than 10 passengers and encourage passengers to bring food, drink and enough to share on a 90-minute cruise through Amsterdam.
It was the highlight of my time in the city for a couple of reasons. First, I met new friends who invited me to hang out with them the rest of the evening. These guys converged in Amsterdam from points as close as a few blocks away to as far away as San Diego for their good friend Tim’s wedding in Belgium next week (Congrats, Tim!)
Oh, yeah…and I got to drive the boat!
Next up: Buffett, Twain & Wilde
If you’re joining in progress and curious about my trip, start here.
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