Sunday shopping

Went down to the shopping area near the museums to look for a computer bag at the TUMI store ... heard loud music from blocks away, thought there must be some kind of live music going on ... newp, the luxury stores on the street (Armani, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Ferragamo, etc.) had converted 2 blocks into a runway and had a fashion show in progress.

Well ... it's different.

My next Amsterdam house?

Location location location ....

Sail 2010

There were juuuust a few people at the waterfront to see the tall ships ...

Sail 2010

Plenty of very cool boats on the canals this weekend, from the luxurious to the 'how much longer will it float ...'

This little steamer was great, sounded just like the African Queen:

All day ...

Pretty much ... this:

SAIL 2010

Every 5 years Amsterdam puts on a tall ships festival ... a few boats are in town:

Trying to imagine the McCain/Palin take on this

I'm just glad it's not them:

"As a citizen, and as president, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country. That includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in Lower Manhattan, in accordance with local laws and ordinances. This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable."

Barack Obama, White House ceremony celebrating Ramadan, 8-13-2010