Amsterdam - Day 2

This morning we start with the Rijksmuseum. There are many Dutch paintings and artifacts from when Holland was in its hey-day. They Rembrants are the best of the paintings. Next stop is the van Gogh museum. There is an impressive collection of his paintings and the original correspondence with Theo van Gogh. The Dutch are particularly proud of this tragic figure, who was barely appreciated during his life.

In the afternoon, we take a boat tour on the canals that wind throughout the city. I took many pictures from the boat, but few turned out well. The city is beautiful in an orderly, organized way. The Dutch are obviously masters at city building -- there is great cultural diversity, but with clean, safe streets. Chicago, and many other U.S. cities, should take notes from Amsterdamers.

Here are pictures from both days in Amsterdam.