Day 2 - Rijksmuseum

We got a little later start today. The time change is still getting to us a bit. We went by our friend's place in an elderly home to take her some gifts. She was not feeling well and we didn't get to see her. We left our gifts and then preceded on to the Rijksmuseum. We found the correct tram and went straight there. Once there we produced our Museum Card and went right in.

Rembrandt was the man of the hour once again and was joined by Franz Hals, Vermeer, Rubens and other wonderful artists from the Dutch Golden Age. The ten year renovation of the Rijksmuseum was quite impressive. I was here in 1983 and it was much in need of work then. The facelift is marvelous. They have returned the frescos and other decorative adornments to the old building.

I am always amazed at the works of art that we see. The Nightwatch, The Jewish Bridegroom, Rembrandt's Self-portrait, The Milkmaid by Vermeer. All in all - a great day of art. We finished with little Dutch cookies and some water at he cafe in the museum.

Dinner was a little Chinese place in the Beethoven Straat. Yummy!