Photographs, Jewellery, Food and Life by Son Memelink

31 August 2010

Just ½ a day in Amsterdam

Whenever I spend time in Amsterdam, I'm always amazed at how much there is to do over there.
I got to A'dam in the afternoon and then Eric and I went to one of the best films I've seen in a loooooong time: 'El secreto de sus ojos' (the secret in their eyes). It's really worth going to, so I hope y'all can see it. For Dutch reviews, click on Films (Eric), under 'Links' (right hand column).


The Secret in Their Eyes

After that we met up with Sjors and Lillan at a restaurant of their choice.
However, when they walked in, they got 'decibelled' by a sound which only 'hundreds' of little, screaming kids can produce, and changed their mind.
They decided that few people could be that 'child-friendly' and took us to a nice restaurant called Zabayon instead click here for menu (also in English). They served some 'alternative' but good food  (i.e. creme of corn soup, with a deep fried wonton, filled with goats cheese floating in the middle). The service was very friendly and, more importantly, we had fun.
A nice meal at Zabayon
Sjors and Lillian took their turn in going to see 'El secreto de sus ojos' (it's so good, I feel I can mention it at least twice) and Eric and I cycled home, only to run into the 'Uitmarkt' (loads of outdoor events all over Amsterdam) on the way.
We 'parked' our bikes and watched a fantastic, outdoor, Live Soul Music concert, together with hundreds  of people there and thousands of others who were watching it on tv from the comfort of their homes.
It turned out that we were standing right next to the 'box' where all the interviews were being filmed 'live'! Highlight of that moment were 'The Trammps' (remember them? Disco Inferno, Hold back the night, etc.)
The Trammps at the 'Uitmarkt'
Just another 'ordinary' day in Amsterdam

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