A day in Amsterdam (in 12 pictures)

Pictures taken whilst strolling about in the city of Amsterdam.

This is how it started.
Amsterdam from the sky.

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A nice welcome message at the airport.

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Directions to other cities just at the exit.

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On my way to the hotel, just after taking the exit from the Centraal Station.

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Got the luggage checked, and out to explore. A typical view of the the city center. Bikes and the Canals.

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Came across this restaurant "De Drie Graefjes". Loved the food!

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Strolling around in the shopping district. This is what i love about Europe.

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Strolling about in the Red light Area. Dodgy place.

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Another beautiful view of the canal.

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Had a bit of weed. Was craving for these.

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On my way back to the hotel, saw this building.

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Amsterdam is magnificent at night.

![20170714_034334.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/DQmTeHTeMETV6QrY8jv3jgRB1LowwVGx3U2J2zwbmuq13nJ/20170714_034334.jpg) **Will post pictures from the second day tomorrow!** **Do share your own experiences of this city in the comments, and tell me if i missed something that i should have seen or a place i should have visited**