At long last we are able to start our day with Champagne! We are then off on a canal cruise of Amsterdam. We stop at the Rijksmuseum where many Rembrants are. Unfortunately, much of the museum is under renovations so we are able to see very little of it.
The afternoon is spent sailing in blustery weather. We aren't able to make it up to the sun deck and pass the time in the lounge.
Did I mention how many bikes there are in Amsterdam? It is crazy! Everywhere a bike could possibly be locked one is. They are ridden everywhere, and in a very civilized way - cars, bikes, mopeds, and pedestrians live in harmony. They don't ride fancy multi-geared things, but basic, old, functional bikes. They also don't wear anything resembling Spandex - high heels for women and business suits for men are typical, and certainly no one wears a helmet! I'm inspired to find a bike when I get home.
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