Cheese, Glorious Cheese - Amsterdam, Netherlands

These pictures are the result of wandering the streets of Amsterdam without access to Google Maps or a functioning telephone. We just knew our hotel was right around the corner! For hours, we knew this!!! :D We had plenty of time to experiment with the photographic capabilities of my, then new, iPhone7.

While the city was hardly bustling at this hour, there were a few things blocking our path to the Henri Willig Cheese & More store where they claim to sell the "world's best cheese." I propose it's not only the best but it's GOUDA! (See what I did there?) In fact, they have Gouda stacked two stories high...this cheese-lovin' girl's dream come true!!!

Enjoy!

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How low can we go?

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Here are some FUN FACTS for you from http://amsterdamfaq.com/1/amsterdam :
"According to the most recent figures, the 850.000 residents (442.693 households) of Amsterdam together own 847.000 bicycles. That represents 1.91 bicyles per household. 78% of people 12 years and older owns at least one bike. Bonus fact: each year between 12,000 and 15,000 bikes are fished up from city's canals."

Thanks for sharing in part of our quest to find our hotel...which we finally did. Good times!!!

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DISCLAIMER: Both @brentssanders and I were playing with my phone this night. I can't remember who took which pictures so I declare these images joint property. :)

Bicycle photo previously posted at:
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I have had similar adventures Around the world before we had Cell phones with GPS and such

Was always an adventure

Isn't it amazing how we managed to function? I guess that's when you have to rely on others for a little help. It was an adventure indeed!

It was my first night in Holland and I had been up for almost 24 hours straight so I think I was hallucinating a little bit on top of everything else. LOL!

I do wonder how we got around back then lol
I have been in the exact same spot 24 hours or mid no sleep but feel the need for a walk and get totally lost

And I make it harder on myself I Hate asking for direction lol

Good thing @brentssanders is persistent and had no problems asking for help. :)

that’s a good thing indeed

Am glad you had a good adventure.

Me too! Thanks for your comment!

I love Amsterdam, it's a fabulous city. Love your photos, and... love cheese! The more the better!

Lots to love here! I agree, I'm a confessed cheeseaholic.

Thanks for your comment, Isabel!

Lots of love. my cheeseaholic soulmate <3!
Xoxo, Samantha!