Amsterdam

Blogging from Amsterdam on my iPhone. For the first time in years, I'm travelling without my MacBook Air. I decided to leave my MacBook in Paris mainly to lighten the load in my backpack, but also to avoid getting glued to it while I should be enjoying and experiencing the city. So all the photos you're seeing are unedited and simply transferred from my Fuji X-T1 to my iPhone via wifi. 

The journey began with me waking up early to catch a 6am train from Paris to Amaterdam. Arriving a few hours later, I was able to begin a full day in Amsterdam. Most of the 48 hours was spent walking the streets of the city. I love to simply head out the door and get lost walking as I find it allows me to focus on capturing photos that portray the beauty of each town. Tourist activities aren't really my thing but I did visit the Van Gogh Museum, Heineken Experience exhibition, and took the boat tour. 

The most memorable moments of this city was definitely when I pulled myself out of bed at 6am to walk around town as the sun came up. The city was dead quiet and calm; the morning light made everything even more beautiful. I've decided to experience the early morning of each place I visit. Of course I went to a local cafe for breakfast afterwards. Brussels tomorrow. 

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The Parisian Life

"Paris is a world meant for the walker alone, for only the pace of strolling can take in all the rich (if muted) detail"

 During the past few days I spent time walking the city of Paris, absorbing all that this beautiful city has to offer. Yes, the roads are dirty, the subways smell, and the sky is often gloomy. But that hasn't stopped be from wandering the city to discover its ins and outs. A few highlights include the delicious French cuisine and elegant coffee shops I've stumbled upon. I also enjoyed capturing some snapshots of the Parisians, going about their everyday lives. 

Something I learned recently is the difficulty of living in a place in which you don't speak the specific language. Lacking French in my repertoire has been a struggle. From miscues of buying three croissants when I only wanted one, to an encounter of a salesman saying "wtf did you just say" after my attempt to ask for a lightbulb in French. I'm learning though..slowly. "Je ne parle pas français" remains the most important phrase. 

Fuji X-T1  | 14mm | 56mm