Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum

24 Tuesday Sep 2013

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One year and one day ago, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam re-opened to the public after extensive renovations. It was also the last full day of my visit to that city … so what better time to join with thousands of Amsterdammers and tourists to have a look.
If you’re into modern and contemporary art, and you happen to be in Amsterdam, this is the place for you.
The Stedelijk is located on the south end of the Museumplein. The museum is easy to find because it’s near to pretty much every other major museum in the city … and also because of the distinctive exterior of the museum expansion.
Admission is covered by the Amsterdam museum card (Museumkaart) if you have one. Otherwise, check out their website for current admission rates.

Ticket stub from Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam.

Things you find in alleys

20 Friday Sep 2013

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This lovely night scene is in a somewhat narrow alley, between businesses on Kensington Rd. near 10 St. N.W. in Calgary.

Yummy signage

17 Tuesday Sep 2013

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Outside Diner Deluxe in Renfrew, Calgary.

Château de Versailles: The very definition of opulence

11 Wednesday Sep 2013

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All the guide books said the grand château at Versailles was one of the world’s more ornate palaces. And by golly, they were right.
I’d go so far as to say no guidebook of any kind can prepare a first-time visitor for the full extent of this place’s grandiosity.
That, coupled with the crush of people inside the building’s hallways … it can almost be too much.
Go mentally prepared for what you’re about to take in and what the surroundings will be.
Give yourself pretty much an entire day so you can pace yourself.
If claustrophobic feelings strike, head outside and clear your mind in the sumptuous gardens behind the château. Wander far enough and you’ll even see farm animals on the property. It’s truly lovely.
These images were taken on my visit there in September 2012.