From Amsterdam, July 21, 2006
The Floating Flower Market
The Floating Flower Market
The Floating Flower Market - Yes, marijuana is legal here.
Homo Monument - It's difficult to describe the Homo Monument. The configuration is posted at the left (image tribute, wanadoo.nl). It is a dedication to all gay men and lesbians who have been persecuted for their sexuality.
It is a rather somber structure - three triangles (the symbol of the triangle coming from the "pink triangle" that the Nazi's placed on gay men placed in the concentration camps during WW II) each having it's own meaning, separated by some space, yet connected to a pink line of pink marble rock that connects the three triangles.
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam - Can you believe this leaf?
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam - butterfly. I liked this photo so much that I added a cropped version of it to my "favorite photos" set. You can view it here, if you wish.
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Thanks Fiona. I would love to come to England sometime. I think you are right about the country becoming more violent. I have read many stories over the last 6 months about violence, specifically towards gay men. And right now, Ireland has a big problem with it.
Tomorrow, we head back to Copenhagen airport, and then on to Aarhus, Denmark, where Kent has a conference he is attending, and I will continue my vacation. I hope it is scenic. Unlike the vacation so far, I will be on my own in Aarhus.
fantastic photos. Been a long time since I have been over there. Must visit again some time.If you ever come to visit England let me know and we can meet up.There are lots of nice things to see and do here. Lots of history although the country is getting more violent and dirty, maybe the same everywhere? Re the cats,in summer I leave the the fans on for mine when I go to work and in winter i leave the heating on for them. My husband thinks I am mad! I hope you continue to enjoy your trip. It is so hot and humid over here and none of our houses have air con. You can buy these little portable units but they cost £150 each and chances are I will buy a couple and the good old British weather will change!