The Nine Streets

Goden Dag,

I needed a low key day after so much hard touristing. I'd heard that the Nine Streets were a charming part of the city, and the directions to get there--unlike yesterday--were straightforward.  I set out having a pleasant, easy walk along a canal. But it soon turned hot. Now I am a Southern Californian, so I can tolerate heat better than most Europeans as long as it's not humid. I did not feel uncomfortable. I just made a mental note to rehydrate when I got home.

I don't have anything exciting to report. I had a pleasant walk and a good look around. I found some interesting shops and a lot of people enjoying snacks and drinks sitting in sidewalk cafes. And I enjoyed the light on the canal water.

I found this building interesting.

This distinguished building is a cafe/restaurant.

Now I'm watching the Tour de France and waiting for housekeeping to show up. Instead of trying to wait it out, I decided to turn on the Tour and have my aperitivo.

But I got some extra water before settling in, and I met a cute Australian guy at the water fountain. We agreed that hydration was important, and he warned me it would only get hotter. This unfortuately is true, but at least we won't be suffering under the punishing heat that places further south are.  I feel so sorry for the riders in the Tour. It's sweltering even in the mountains.

Tot Ziens