The museum was very interesting from the aspect that the Dutch resistance during WWII wasn't as organized nor as cohesive as it was in other countries (like France). While still very useful, to the Allies, I believe it resulted in limited impact. It seemed like there were too many factions (NSB - collaborators, Resistance and people that did nothing).
The zoo had some amazing animals that didn't seem to mind the windy and chilly day (except for the camels, they looked rather miserable). Kasey got up close with a lemur.
This was a monument dedicated to the founder of the zoo.
Snowy owl who seemed mildly perturbed.
Black swan.
Giraffe (there were eight, total).
Wallaby. They were easily spooked by leaves blown by the wind.
Three sea lion pups. They hung out together above and below the waterline.
Penguins, jackass to be precise.
Ibex.
After the zoo, we wander back towards Amsterdam centrum (center) to find something for dinner.
De Waag again.
We had seafood for diner at the place that's supposedly a fave of the locals. It was very good. We also stopped at a notorious cookie shop (supposedly the best cookies in the world - very good but not the best). We had wandered by this shop before. The line outside was usually 20 - 30 people deep. Tonight; 4. We were in and out within five minutes. Americans don't do lines! BAM.
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