We didn't have the best of weather, but escaping the drizzle and trotting through Amsterdam's cafès all afternoon was really lovely. We watched ice skaters on the frozen canals, indulged in hot chocomel, couldn't get enough of admiring all those oversized windows, and I croaked with joy (due to a terrible cold I caught last week) over the fact that there are various cafés with cats sitting or lying around on tables and benches. They don't mind the noise at all, the chatters and slamming of doors, cold air and crowds of people rolling in and out. They doze, stretch, and are seemingly above all things.
The cold I caught gives the strangest tone to my voice. Like as if I've been on a music concert and cheered with heart and soul until the early hours. But all I'm really doing is having tea. And enjoying chicken broth. I'm full of ideas already for new projects, but it's important to give the body a rest when it asks for a time out. I hope you'll stay healthy during this strange drop of temperatures.
I'm glad you have a good time in Amsterdam. Yes, the cats...i have a lot of pictures from cats in Amsterdam.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Pauline
It really was a wonderful short trip, and I'm sure I'll be back some time in the summer, to take a few more pictures of those adorable café-cats. You should share yours!
DeleteI miss the city so much!
ReplyDeletehaha, I think bad weather is typically for Amsterdam :)
ReplyDeleteI have never seen the canals frozen! It must be great to go ice skating there!
i hope you get better soon! Take care!
Oh, and if there is a spring or summer swap sometime I would like to be a part again!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your well wishes, Claudia!
DeleteIt was really wonderful watching all the ice skaters, even though it was terribly cold.
I will for sure let you know about an upcoming spring or summer swap! I'm glad you'll be in again!