September 6, 2013
We grabbed two coffees and croissants from local bakery and took the half hour bus ride from central station to Edam, a picturesque town of 7000 residents known for it cheese market. Spoke to sales lady at cheese store to learn about the history. Based on her guidance we went to see the town's lone windmill, sought out Rick Steve's recommended lunch time cafe only to learn that it doesn't open till 2pm. Went instead to his other recommendation De Fortuna. This was a great choice with outdoor garden setting and great salads. Toured the city's history museum including a preserved merchant house typical of the early 1400s. Caught the bus to Volendam where a large fair and festival is going on. Lots of carnival rides and beer concessions. This was a former fishing village but is now more of a tourist attraction with a boat service to Markem, a quaint village where wooden shoes are made. Witnesses the making of them from wooden blocks. had a healthy rain shower and caught bus back to Amsterdam in time for dinner again at de Fortuna.
We grabbed two coffees and croissants from local bakery and took the half hour bus ride from central station to Edam, a picturesque town of 7000 residents known for it cheese market. Spoke to sales lady at cheese store to learn about the history. Based on her guidance we went to see the town's lone windmill, sought out Rick Steve's recommended lunch time cafe only to learn that it doesn't open till 2pm. Went instead to his other recommendation De Fortuna. This was a great choice with outdoor garden setting and great salads. Toured the city's history museum including a preserved merchant house typical of the early 1400s. Caught the bus to Volendam where a large fair and festival is going on. Lots of carnival rides and beer concessions. This was a former fishing village but is now more of a tourist attraction with a boat service to Markem, a quaint village where wooden shoes are made. Witnesses the making of them from wooden blocks. had a healthy rain shower and caught bus back to Amsterdam in time for dinner again at de Fortuna.
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