Thursday 16 April 2015

Holland - Belgium River Cruise - Part 3

Canal Boat Tour In Amsterdam

Thursday - April 2nd 2015

The first night on the ship was fine and after breakfast we headed back into the city, because the ship wasn't departing before 1:00pm. At first we just walked around the shopping streets, but since the shops were still closed, we decided to do a boat tour through Amsterdam's canals or Grachten as they are called in Dutch. The tour lasted for about an hour and we got to see a lot.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Boat Tour

Boat Tour

Boat Tour

Boat Tour

Boat Tour

Boat Tour

Boat Tour

Canal in Amsterdam

Afterwards we went to the Red Light District and had a coffee at a wonderful little coffee house. Luckily the weather got warmer and so we could sit outside and enjoy the sun. Then it was time to return to the ship. Back at the ship lunch was served at the restaurant after MS Inspire left Amsterdam behind. After a five course meal, we used the afternoon to relax a bit. 

Red Light District

Red Light District

Nice Coffee House

Red Light District

First Course - Clear Broad Bean Soup

Main Course - Baked Slice of Polenta

Dessert - Creme Brulee

On the Sun Deck

Train Passing By

Lock

In the evening we had an aperitif at the Panorama Lounge and soon it was already time for dinner. Eating was a big part of that cruise. Later we had another drink at the bar, chatted with the other guests and then we went to bed.

Appetizer - Hummus

First Course - Vegetable Maki

Second Course - Cream of Pear Barley

Main Course - Glass Noodles

Dessert - Cream Lemon Tarte

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