This is polder (land reclaimed from the sea). It is low and flat with drainage canals all
around. Pumps keep the water in the canals below the surface of the land. Driving these pumps was one of the
primary purposes of the windmills before electrification.
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 The Englisg Reformed Church is in Begijn Hof, a quiet
courtyard near the Historical Museum.
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 Old houses in Begijn Hof. The Mayflower Pilgrims lived in Begijn Hof during
their time in Amsterdam.
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 This is not an optical illusion. These houses are actually leaning
forward over the street. This minimized taxes which were based on the ground level area.
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 The rope hoist is how large pieces of furniture get to the upper stories.
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 The statue of Ann Frank near her house.
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 Carla, Jeanne and Joop in front of the Ann Frank House. The
tourist entrance is next door.
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 The North Church.
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 Worshipers in period dress heading for the North Church.
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 More worshipers in period dress heading for the North Church.
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 Amsterdam's Central Station. The transportation hub of Amsterdam.
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 Jim, Carla, Jeanne and Joop taking a break at a Cafe in Amsterdam North
(across the IJ River from Centraal Station.
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 De Pepermolen, a wonderful restaurant in Landsmeer.
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