tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post7787831756029480272..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: When the Sun Shines on Amsterdam. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-39668917981671290772013-09-13T12:47:52.115-07:002013-09-13T12:47:52.115-07:00You were lucky. The morning we went past Anne'...You were lucky. The morning we went past Anne's house the rain was pouring and the lines wound for blocks. . .yikes! I don't mind the off and on rain, but drenching is another matter (hard to hold a camera and umbrella). Thank for stopping by Cathy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-30749537826539183362013-09-13T12:46:18.554-07:002013-09-13T12:46:18.554-07:00We've also seen Amsterdam in its dark, wet, gr...We've also seen Amsterdam in its dark, wet, gray state and I'll take it in the sunshine any day! Thanks for commenting Marisol!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84358922557952927802013-09-13T12:45:24.252-07:002013-09-13T12:45:24.252-07:00You are welcome for the tap! Yes, tulips and cana...You are welcome for the tap! Yes, tulips and canal boats are Amsterdam in my book! Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52073679927837364862013-09-13T12:44:42.396-07:002013-09-13T12:44:42.396-07:00Thanks for visiting Michele - have a great weekend...Thanks for visiting Michele - have a great weekend (hopefully full of travel adventures).Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-38451557779508371212013-09-09T10:23:12.747-07:002013-09-09T10:23:12.747-07:00Hi Jackie, what a fun capture of colors in this fu...Hi Jackie, what a fun capture of colors in this fun city and amazing that you found them within a short glimpse of sunshine. Great job!<br />I don't think I'd seen sunshine in Amsterdam. My trips in the in city were always in the fall and winter. Dark or gray, I still felt its vibrant vibe. Marisol@TravelingSolemateshttp://www.travelingsolemates.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10947018690364378052013-09-08T19:57:06.719-07:002013-09-08T19:57:06.719-07:00My time in Amsterdam was also very brief, but I lo...My time in Amsterdam was also very brief, but I loved it was very interesting and as you found -- colorful! Love your selections -- the key color jumps right out. It was on and off rainy the day I was there, too. Worked out well for me that I went to the Anne Frank House while it was raining which made the line outside much shorter.Cathy Sweeneyhttp://www.travelingwithsweeney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-13438977233795788922013-09-08T14:29:00.867-07:002013-09-08T14:29:00.867-07:00Hi Jackie! First, thanks so much for nominating me...Hi Jackie! First, thanks so much for nominating me for the Capture the Color Contest. :)<br /><br />I was in Amsterdam when I was 20, and I still remember how much fun we had. It's a city I have always wanted to go back to.Love the flower shot. It shouts AMSTERDAM :)Nanciehttp://budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-75324059604324911992013-09-08T08:05:33.278-07:002013-09-08T08:05:33.278-07:00These are beautiful photos. Taking a long layover ...These are beautiful photos. Taking a long layover is such a good idea for squeezing in some extra travel experiences. You are so fortunate to see all those tulips.Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-59452747866888293322013-09-07T07:53:05.149-07:002013-09-07T07:53:05.149-07:00Mary, Our first two overnights were just like you ...Mary, Our first two overnights were just like you described and I thought 'too much like Seattle' but the longer stay in the spring convinced me that it is like Seattle, but Seattle, too, can be beautiful in the sunlight!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-15404959198673560762013-09-07T07:51:57.936-07:002013-09-07T07:51:57.936-07:00I suspect they did Mike - didn't get close eno...I suspect they did Mike - didn't get close enough to know for sure! :-)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-87721552747140562802013-09-07T07:51:29.211-07:002013-09-07T07:51:29.211-07:00Glad I sparked the travel bug itch in you, Irene. ...Glad I sparked the travel bug itch in you, Irene. Thanks for stopping by!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10129775759889395282013-09-07T07:49:30.311-07:002013-09-07T07:49:30.311-07:00Seana, thanks so much for your visit today. Hope ...Seana, thanks so much for your visit today. Hope you'll be able to have another visit to Amsterdam in the not too distant future!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64400539569803239632013-09-07T07:48:46.884-07:002013-09-07T07:48:46.884-07:00That sun is one reason we adore Greece. While we&#...That sun is one reason we adore Greece. While we've experienced rain there as well, it doesn't linger for months as it does here. You are o right about the sun. Good luck in the contest!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-38795085010131912232013-09-07T07:47:40.045-07:002013-09-07T07:47:40.045-07:00Oh Krista, what a fabulous experience to live - fo...Oh Krista, what a fabulous experience to live - for whatever amount of time - in Amsterdam. I bet you have some incredible photos from there! Hope you participate in the Colour Contest - your photos are sure winners!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-1169512874621331652013-09-07T07:46:30.194-07:002013-09-07T07:46:30.194-07:00You would love those tulips Rebecca - the flower b...You would love those tulips Rebecca - the flower beds are full of them! And those buildings. . .what a backdrop1 Thanks much for stopping by today!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18885161695610155792013-09-07T07:45:39.241-07:002013-09-07T07:45:39.241-07:00Yes, the tulips of spring certainly made the city ...Yes, the tulips of spring certainly made the city more colorful than the brown bulbs they sell the rest of the year.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-27537854744498281472013-09-06T23:49:45.327-07:002013-09-06T23:49:45.327-07:00I love your take on Capture the Color with Amsterd...I love your take on Capture the Color with Amsterdam, Jackie. I've only been to Amsterdam once during a long layover in late November where it was overcast one day and light snow on another day. I've always told my husband I need to see it in the Spring to fully appreciate the city. This post inspires me to go back on a sunny day with tulips abound. No tulips or windmills during our visit too. Mary {The World Is A Book}http://www.theworldisabook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-65067728009974232532013-09-06T20:36:11.337-07:002013-09-06T20:36:11.337-07:00I like how you got all the colors in there, Jackie...I like how you got all the colors in there, Jackie. I admit the canal boat tours would definitely be high on my priority list. Totally sincere, did they serve Heineken on that one boat??Mikehttp://pastmycurfew.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-5804734929039846872013-09-06T13:06:14.644-07:002013-09-06T13:06:14.644-07:00Looks like you picked absolutely perfect weather! ...Looks like you picked absolutely perfect weather! Made me want to go!<br />IreneIrenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13869095674448801447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-24336917251029451492013-09-06T02:53:11.404-07:002013-09-06T02:53:11.404-07:00Hello there, you've reminded me of a lovely ro...Hello there, you've reminded me of a lovely romantic weekend spent in Amsterdam with my beloved... far too long ago now. Thank you!!Seana Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225191303428309442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-29086534981576898952013-09-05T23:41:15.512-07:002013-09-05T23:41:15.512-07:00Brilliant colours, Jackie! You see how just a litt...Brilliant colours, Jackie! You see how just a little hint of sunshine can make a whole lot of difference in how we perceive life around us, whether it be buildings, nature, or human smiles!<br /><br />Poppy<br /><br />PS: Thanks for tapping me re: the contest. Will definitely check it out!Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12476785882173294282013-09-05T20:42:53.068-07:002013-09-05T20:42:53.068-07:00So beautiful, Jackie. :-) I was able to live in Am...So beautiful, Jackie. :-) I was able to live in Amsterdam with my brother for three months before I moved to Australia. How I loved it. :-) Your pictures brought back wonderful memories. :-) Kristahttp://www.citadelkalahari.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16072228972485001552013-09-05T15:48:08.350-07:002013-09-05T15:48:08.350-07:00I would love to see the tulips in Amsterdam one sp...I would love to see the tulips in Amsterdam one spring! I've often drool over people's photos of fields of tulips. I would love those old buildings too. Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45277368392349101462013-09-05T07:32:46.118-07:002013-09-05T07:32:46.118-07:00I agree, Jackie, no matter what else you do in Ams...I agree, Jackie, no matter what else you do in Amsterdam, you've got to do tulips. They're such happy flowers!<br />I like that Heineken-green boat. Very pretty.Marciahttp://insidejourneys.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45797641593377430772013-09-05T06:57:32.299-07:002013-09-05T06:57:32.299-07:00We are getting excited about heading your way next...We are getting excited about heading your way next month, well, at least to Sydney, but you have to start somewhere don't you? Thanks for stopping by today!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.com