when i took this photo a few weeks back i didnt want to post it, since its so grey. but currently the weather is like this.... or its raining. beeehhh!
the amsterdam canals are filled with little boats. somehow tim got the impression that you can put your boat anywhere for free (and he kept saying, i want a boat too!!), but thats not the case. just like for your car, you have to pay to park your boat. i read somewhere 30 euros per meter of boat (but im not sure). anyways, its not free, and if you do park your boat without paying, they can tow it, just like your car. they also periodically remove boats that look like the one above, so after heavy rain etc you should definitely check whether your boat still looks fine...
as for the leak in the apartment; someone was supposed to come today. and then didnt... they were swamped taking care of apartments with leaks much worse than ours. today it rained, but luckily not inside. its not sure yet when the will come, but i hope it wont take too long....
3 comments:
Yes common sight these days. A boat is a lot of fun but also a lot of trouble. Still it can be a very soothing experience to go from a to b in a boat.
Yes to have a boat is the latest hype in Amsterdam. I used to live along a canal in Amsterdam where only a rowing boat passed by so now and then. Whan I came by lately the sides were full with boats now!
A lot of boats have covers; looks like a good idea. Definition of a boat is a hole in the water into which you pour money. I can attest to that.
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