colors of amsterdam

back in december, i experienced amsterdam for the first time.

i set off, alone, by train to meet up with my mom, uncle, and two family friends for a few days together before christmas. i posted photos of those days here.

but totally forgot about the days after christmas, when it was just mi mama y yo in amsterdam, before she flew back home.

so, only a few months late...i give you...more amsterdam!

how tasty does that cake look?

and i love how spring and summer-ish it is, you barely noticed the christmas ornaments behind it.

amsterdam is known for it's beautiful flowers-even in the winter!

and the tiled art is, and was, gorgeous in the city center.

some scenes from the outdoor market place.

beautiful art + architecture...two of my favorite things :)

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and these buddhas are my favorite. 

i wish i could have bought one/some to take home with me...not sure if it would fit in my luggage though :(

amsterdam is a wonderful city.

it's become one of my favorites for sure, and i tell everyone that when they ask.

i think a lot of people associate it only with drugs, and sex...but there is so much more history, culture, and art there. it's a city i wish everyone could experience.

stay tuned in a few weeks for amsterdam in the spring time. i'm headed there next week with kendall when she arrives!