It has been many years since I have been to Amsterdam but I was just fortunate enough to visit. for a couple of days. The weather was wet and windy but the city is still fun and the public transport really great.
Whilst there I was privileged to be a guest at the awards ceremony for the Prince Claus awards.
Then I returned 'hot-foot' back to London for an event in the House of Lords....
Here are some photos:
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| Amsterdam has more canals than Venice - and many houseboats |
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| Another canal view |
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| The Rijksmuseum |
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| An Amsterdam tram dressed up for Christmas - sadly without Father Christmas inside |
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| A view of central station (itself looking rather like a palace) |
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| A wonderful cheese ship just off Dam Square |
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| The Royal Palace (lets go inside) |
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| The People's Hall in the Royal Palace where the Prince Claus Awards ceremony is about to begin. |
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| A detail of the wall of the People's Hall |
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| Award winners from Brazil |
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| Award winner from South Africa |
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Host of the Awards and Honorary Chair of the
Prince Claus Awards, Prince Constantijn |
More about the Prince Claus awards
HERE.
And then to London.....
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| The Palace of Westminster |
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The Christmas tree in front of the House of Commons and
Ben Ben Tower wrapped in scaffolding and lights behind. |
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| Inside Westminster Hall |
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| Christmas travellers - St Pancras International Terminal |
