This spring has been cooler than normal. We had many cloudy and rainy days, but luckily also regular warm greetings from the sun:). It has been "a must" to stop in every sunny spot on the streets during the walks and feel the rays of light on our faces for a little moment.
There has been some impatience in the air: when can we sit on a terrace and visit all the beautiful monuments and museums. Luckily from this week on it's possible to eat and drink outdoors in restaurants and bars from early morning until 8pm. I was enthusiastic when it was possible to book a ticket to Botanical Garden of Amsterdam,
I hope it's soon possible to visit also some museums.
I was not the only person with a big smile on my face this morning. I saw so many positive people today in the garden. Many camera's taking pictures of the colorful flowers and green views. Two photo sessions for wedding pictures, young love captured in a soft morning light. A grandfather walking around with his grand child, admiring the wonders of a new spring and the growth. I felt like home in this place, enjoyed the green hug of the garden. I am a big fan of botanical gardens and this is still one of my favorite places in Amsterdam.
I admire and respect the people who are taking care of these places full of history and old plants.. so much knowledge behind the scenes. My sister is a biologist and a gardener. It's a hard work to maintain so many different sort of plants, but such a nice opportunity to take care the beautiful places and follow the growth.
I was inspired of my visit this morning. I will soon go back and go into the flower shop of Hortus as well. They have wonderful books and gifts there and nice flowers of course. It was good to see some life in this corner of the town. It is a nice place to relax, see some details, listen to birds and really forget that you live in a City. There is enough of space and the walking routes are marked, the covid-measurements are well planned.
The weekend is coming. I promised to go shopping with my daughter. We went many times to second hand shops lately to find some cool hoodies and T-shirts for her. Funny deja vu from my own youth all these Guns n Roses logos and other familiar prints. One of our favorite shop is Kilo sale near the new British school in Amsterdam South. Much cheaper than the vintage shops in shopping streets. It's nice that teenagers are aware of the prices and also see the ecological point. It is fun to walk around with her.
Wishing a good spring time!! I just decided to be more active in here, much more to see and to tell after a long winter. We have to try to enjoy the days, so many thing are already possible at the moment in the Netherlands. I know the news from many other countries in the world are not so good at the moment and I also hope the pandemic will be more fair taken care of...with extra support to poor countries.
Now I'll turn on the TV and will watch the Eurovision song contest. It's organized this year in Rotterdam and Finland is performing this eve in semifinals. Something light and colorful to watch and finalize my nice day.
