Hi everyone
Happy New Year! This is our last night in Amsterdam. Last night there were times when we wondered if it would be our last night ever!
They do fireworks in a major way in this city - and there is no rubbish bin or public place which is immune.No health and safety controls here - they just go for it: hand held rockets;throwing crackers around; lighting fireworks inside bottles - it is all on - and that was the run-up to New Year!Yesterday we went out to Haarlem for lunch and then went into Neuemarkt near the red light district where we met up with Jared and Jo's friends. We had drinks in their apartment then set off into the square just before midnight. A solid sound wall of explosions ensued - there was no possibiity of hearing anything else - sign language was needed here! The fireworks went on and on. Eventually, about 1.30am we walked back into the Dam Square and then back to our hotel, about 35 minutes walk. The litter - cans, bottles, plastic and fireworks detritus was fairly indescribable. However, when we went out today there were signs of cleaning up having been done in some places.
Since this is the last post from Amsterdam, I wanted to put up some more photos so you could see some more of the idiosyncratic sights of Haarlem and Amsterdam. I have been entranced by the flower markets; the small transport solutions - especially bicycles and by some of the shops! Enjoy the snaps and we will meet again in Paris.
Bon soir mes chers.
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