Its my birthday too, ooh. Did nothing special today, except go out for a lovely meal at the Black Sheep restaurant ('t Swarte Schaep) where I consumed a sinful deep fried foie gras appetizer, a delightful piece of lamb cooked to perfection (a nice thick cut too, not the stupid rack of lamb bullshit they always serve in American restaurants) and some homemade ice cream for dessert.
I decided to try and take some photos today. Some came out good, some didn't. Please click them if you want to see a larger version.
My Dutch bike. 70 Euros! (30 for the lock). It has nifty lights in front and back, and even a bell (for ringing when tourists think the bike path = a sidewalk).
Coffee for the day at Brandmeester's. I love the Dutch word for tea, "thee". The street sign for the shop says "Koffie en Thee". This place is fairly busy with tourists visiting the Van Gough Museum, but this Monday afternoon I practically had the place to myself.
Books stacked to the ceiling in a shop window in my neighborhood. I think it's a typesetting place or a book bindery.
I also stopped by a café in the Jordaan district because my fingers were starting to smart from the wind. I ordered a white wijn, and the woman asked if I wanted one from Spain or one from South Africa. For a moment I couldn't help but imagine those two places, both warm and sunny an inviting, having just come in from a brutally blustery day. I ordered the South African, because it sounded more exotic and possibly cheaper. It was pretty good. It came in a big swoozy glass too. I love big roomy wine glasses.
I took this photo while sitting in the café. I was trying to get some interesting shots of weird folks on bikes. Of course none came by while I had my camera out. I did see a woman riding a bike with two cute puppies in a crate on the handlebars, but the problem with taking photos of people on bikes is THEY MOVE SO FAST! But I haven't given up yet.
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