Nieuwe Kerk and the 2014 World Press Exhibit

We nearly missed it this year, but we did finally remember to head into the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) on the final day of the World Press Photo Exhibit.

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The Nieuwe Kerk is the 15th Century church built on Dam Square next to the Royal Palace, and was used for the investiture of King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima in 2013.

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Noordermarkt on a Saturday!

I know, I know. You’re all thinking, “How can she write about the same market, in three consecutive posts?!?” But you’ll just have to trust me when I say that on a Saturday, it’s a completely different market!

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Yes, I finally made it to the Amsterdam fresh food market! I keep finding them in other cities that we visit on a Saturday, and this weekend, I finally made it to the home market. Would you like to know more?

Noordermarkt with Purpose

As much fun as I had wandering around the markets, I had in fact gone with a purpose in mind.

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You see, now that I have a sewing machine again, this is a great place to go to find fabric! Would you like to know more?

Noordermarkt on a Monday

It has been over a year since I went to the Noordermarkt on a Monday morning. I just hadn’t had reason to go.

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Having just been again though, I really wish I hadn’t left it so long! They have everything! Would you like to know more?