This long weekend was more than amazing. I've been to Amsterdam a lot of times already, but every time I'm there I discover more and more sweet little things about this city.
The idea was to spend some time with my sister living there and people surrounding her - sort of like a big, funny, even a little crazy Dutch family!
We started really loud - went to a Paul Kalkbrenner concert. The only DJ I love is him. A film 'Berlin Calling' about his ups and downs during his career is one of the greatest I've ever seen too. It was an awesome show with hundreds of people and one Paul!
What I love about Amsterdam, it's those little street markets with tons of fresh fruits, vegetables, those tasty sinful dutch frites, lots of beautiful flowers - you sometimes only need them to create a warm and cozy, even a slightly chic atmosphere in the house.
I didn't take a lot of pictures since the weather was pretty usual to that dutch one. Rain and wind, but still nice! Especially inside, in those tiny little cafes or restaurants, like the Voldaan one, where we went to take some really filling and lekker parsnip and tomato soup with Arabic lamb meatballs.
There was no rush - enjoying the spirit of a city with a breathtaking architecture and relaxed people.
The stores where I always find some nice old stuff are Bij Ons Vintage and Episode, of course, there are many more! Just have to be curious and cross every little street.
To cheer myself up, I found this nice Huidenstraat street where I couldn't resist to enter the Superga store and look what they would have for me. And they had! Their simple but very stylish and hip sneakers hopped into my shopping bag in five minutes. They perfectly go with my over sized fall/spring coat and one of the vintage bags. (Well they don't really go with the snow).
I also took these sharply feminine vintage sun glasses, oh, just to hide my eye bags after a sleepless night out.
For a Saturday dinner, my sister and her boyfriend took me to the one of chicest Amsterdam restaurants, called Cafe Restaurant De Plantage, which is actually based in the zoo and while enjoying your meal you can see the flamingo birds walking right outside the window! Regardless the 3x lekker food (from bavette with marrow bones to a beautifully made chicken and linguine with seafood), I couldn't hide my wows to the restaurant's spaciousness, simplicity and this luxurious atmosphere.
Sunday was for the family gathering for a funny and cozy brunch. Later, some rest with my favorite literature and movie time. I was really curious to watch the Coen's 'Hail, Caesar!', could recognize their black humor, but still saying that this is not their best movie. Oh wait, I've got to learn some of the Dutch words too! The funniest one is zozo. It means so so.
I've tried to catch some of the cool street looks, but what I've noticed that there is some craziness about the fur around the Dutch men! Look at these two funny guys. All can laugh, but I love their look and that 'I don't really give a shit' attitude.
I really enjoyed my weekend's trip to Amsterdam - place with people never losing their spirit.
I say Ik zal je snel zien, Amsterdam! (I hope the Google translator doesn't trick me this time).
