Ice Skating on Prinsengracht
It’s been freezing in Amsterdam — a lot. We haven’t seen this kind of weather in years. It’s been nearly a decade since people were able to skate the canals.
This is a view of Prinsengracht.
Amsterdam gable stone: Jesus and two disciples
This gable stone — depicting Jesus, after his resurrection, joining two confused disciples on the road to Emmaus — is found in a blind wall at the Begijnhof (Beguinage) — one of Amsterdam’s oldest courtyards.
Amsterdam Emblem
The three St. Andrew’s crosses in the coat (or emblem) of Amsterdam represent the city’s motto: Heldhaftig (Heroic), Vastberaden (Resolute), Barmhartig (Merciful).
Dutch Flowers of a different kind
Amsterdam coffeeshop Dutch Flowers, at the corner of Singel canal and Heisteeg.