Amsterdam, bracing
at this time, I fear, my dear
the air is frigid
so let’s cuddle up
and make the best of this… yes?
It’s lovely inside here
in our narrow boat
what a joyful place it is.
Amsterdam, Amsterdam
just a wonderful canal!
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Image credit: Aditya Chinchure @Unsplash
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a canal where boats are parked and one boat is sailing on the water. On both sides of the canal, we see vehicles parked and rows of buildings on both sides as well.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #274 photo prompt.
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Delightful, Chris❣️
Much love,
David
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Thanks so much, David!💛
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Awww.😍😍😍so romantic
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Ah well, doing my best.
Thank you, Mich💖
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Delightful share. Hope to visit the place soon.
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That would be great, Tanvir – lovely place… but go there in Spring, Summer or Autumn!
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Excellent, Chris!
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Thanks so much, Dave!
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So lovely Chris. I hope to visit Amsterdam one day. Thank you so much for joining in.
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Such a pretty photo, Sadje! It’s definitely worth it to go there. Just hopped from the UK to Holland that time when we lived there!🌷🌷🌷
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Lucky you. For us it’s more tedious.
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we have brel s amsterdam
as sung by john denver
and sammy hagar s too!
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Nice song and nice beer – naturally from Amstel!
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oh yeah. like poor dennis miller. reminds me i hate american conservatives. maga morons. gosh my own kid is one too. ooof! i mean yes i quite know what you mean!
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This makes me want to go to Amsterdam, what a wonderful Poem, Chris.
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Aww, thanks so much, Mason! If you are going there, just wait until it gets warmer!!
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No kidding! I’m literally the other side of the North Sea, it’s freezing here too.
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The North Sea is pretty chilly at any time.😯
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Agreed, I’ve never once dipped my toes in off the Norfolk coast and not gotten cold!
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You have a keen eye! I visit more often: lovely canal and treasured winged verses.🤗👏💖
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Aww, that’s so sweet, Aladin – thank you!! 🌷💖☺️
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We loved Amsterdam which is where we went for our honeymoon. We went back in 1993 and it was still as appealing.
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Yes, a lovely place! I had been thinking about you on your narrow boat then.
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We miss it Chris, but were glad to have lived it, albeit shortly.
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I was speaking to a friend in Amsterdam last week, and she wasn’t feeling too good because of the grey skies and cold. She had her solar lamp on and even that couldn’t cheer her up. Lovely poem, Chris.
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I am sorry to hear about your friend. I know it must be very cold and little sun at this time in the Netherlands. Shame🤗- a long way from you though?!
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Oh, yes. We’re enjoying Spring now.☺️
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Ooh, I like this cozy poem very much.
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Thanks so much, Liz!
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You’re welcome, Chris!
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So sweet a picture of love on a narrow boat!!
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Tee-hee, it was fun to think about that!
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This is delightful, Chris
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And you have been there quite recently, Robbie. Very nice place.
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How lovely! I’ve never been to Amsterdam, but I’d like to see it one day.
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Definitely a good idea to go there – add it to your bucket list!
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Nice one, Chris, It’s lovely there no matter what time of the year you visit!
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You’re right, Keith – great place any time – all those museums!
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A delightful poem, Chris. Wonderfully light and romantic. I visited Amsterdam over 50 years ago, and remember the canals most of all. How I’d love to go back!
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I’m thinking that Amsterdam is even better now – especially the Museum District. I would like to go back too, and at the right time as well!🌷🌷🌷
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Oh, that sounds wonderful. Maybe if Trump doesn’t wreck US relations with the world, I’ll get there someday.
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Let’s hope so…
(don’t mention that dreadful name)
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I know, Sorry. I usually have worse names to call him, but decided to be polite.
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that is so beautiful Chris ❤️
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Aww, thanks so much, Gary!🌷
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Love it!
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Fun, I thought! 🙂
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Life on a narrowboat. A scenario that is so appealing to me, but one I know I will never realize, so I will live a moment of it here with you. Thank you, Chris. This was delightful!
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Aww, thanks for that, Violet! Lovely idea, but also not possible to do something like that, here in South Africa either.
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So many countries I’d like to visit. I think I’d also like to visit some more state parks in the ‘states’ 🙂
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So many wonderful places from yours side and beyond!
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🙂
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wonderful! brings back great memories of my visit there last Spring 🙂
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Awesome!🌷🌷🌷
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Absolutely delightful, Chris! 🧡And just the right time to be there. 😊
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Aww, thanks so much, Punam! but maybe I would wait until spring😉🌷
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Such a wonderful place to visit! Id love to go. A favorite song of mine is about Amsterdam.
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Oh, that was great!!
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I was recently in Amsterdam and can confirm that bracing and frigid are accurate descriptions! Just about time for Spring, sunshine and tulip season now though.
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That’s totally right. Spring is the best time for the beautiful flowers in the Netherlands!
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