Today we arrived on Amsterdam. Sun shining, blue sky and no wind. Going to get up to 84 degrees today.

We have been to Amsterdam many times and will be back on the Crystal river boat. So we decided to out of the city to Marken and Volendam.

Marken was quite lovely. A small community with many boats and yachts tied up on the docks in the bay. Houses were immaculate all with gardens with flowers. Quiet but I am sure at times full of tourists.

Cheese store was our next stop. Lots of cheese to taste not being a cheese lover I preferred all the cookie tasting and a raspberry wine. Pretty touristy but if you like cheese lots to taste.

We drove through an area with very expensive and beautiful houses. Ken said “I could live here”

Voldendam was like Marken but much bigger and more tourists. Quaint shops, lots of restaurants. Boats and yachts tied to the docks. There is a small sand beach with children having a grand time.

Nice tour we saw a lot of the country side. Pictures follow