Amsterdam is divided in two parts, the north and the rest of the city, by a big river named the IJ.
To get to the north by car or bus you can use the IJtunnel but cyclists and pedestrians have to take the ferry. It is an off and on going connection.
With pretty weather it is a nice boat trip of a couple of minutes. The white building is the Eye Filmmuseum and the former Shell tower is renovated into a hotel, offices and an observation deck with a 360 degree revolving restaurant.
When arriving at the other side the next one is already returning.
The arrival at the north part.
People are always very eager to get off in a hurry.
Go, go, go.
People are not so organized here but everybody seems to find there way.
There are places here in the U.S. where I think we should establish ferries rather than build bridges.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI like taking the ferry. It can be more fun.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI think the ferry ride is kinda neat and sometimes should be used instead of building a bridge. Kinda unique too.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWe often use a ferry in Lake Michigan to get to Washington Island in Wisconsin from the Door County peninsula, one of our favorite vacation spots. Love the ride and it is most enjoyable, even in all kinds of weather.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIn the Lowcountry of South Carolina all the historical ferries have been replaced with causeways and huge bridges. I would love to have ferries as you would see far more of the water than using a high bridge.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWe went on that ferry across the river to the Eye museum, it was actually on our first day in Amsterdam. I love ferries!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenGood views from there. It reminds me of a couple of ferries I've been on here.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenJa, altijd haast! :). Vreemd genoeg zijn we er aan gewend, maar vooral op een andere plek ben ik me er wel van bewust.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenBest not be in the way when the gate drops - they'll run you over.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI have always enjoyed ferry rides.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenHaven't been on fairy for ages.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenCoffee is on
Nice ferry trip.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenDearest Marianne,
BeantwoordenVerwijderenCrossing a river by ferry is indeed a rather short ride and we are lucky for still having them!
Oh, people all want to be first for getting off; that is their human nature.
Hugs,
Mariette
It's a little like the beginning of a bike race Marianne :) It's a good thing they all know what's going on!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt's a little like the beginning of a bike race Marianne :) It's a good thing they all know what's going on!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt's a little like the beginning of a bike race Marianne :) It's a good thing they all know what's going on!
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