More Amsterdam photos.
The offices of Luitingh, my Dutch publisher, are beyond the trees along this canal. Not bad digs.
The charming Gemma Groen, Luitingh publicist, who has shepherded me around town and kept me from getting hit by at least 2,000 bicyclists. Nice view out the window, isn’t it? She likes the view on the wall behind her, though. It’s covered with photos of Jude Law. Just, you know, for inspiration.
With Luitingh’s crack crew. Jacqueline “Blues Brother” Remmers, Majelle “Small But Dangerous” Wams, Cecile van Son, and my delightful translator, Mieke Trouw.
Yes, the buildings lean. Forward, usually. They were designed that way. Probably 350 years ago. Last night I had dinner at the restaurant with the red awning.
Side note: My son Nate works at a restaurant, and for five months, his boss didn’t realize he’s American. “He thought I was Dutch,” Nate says.
I didn’t understand how this could be — until yesterday, when I walked around Amsterdam. Of course Nate’s boss thought he was Dutch: He’s blond, and tall, and speaks excellent English.
Exhibit A: Kim van Dijk, Luitingh Editorial Director Erik Heidemann, and Gemma.
Great shots, Meg. Did you notice the gables at the tops of the houses? They have to load everything into the various floors through the windows, since the stairs are too narrow.
Netherland Nate. That’s understandable.
Wow! The pictures are inspiring. Sounds like you’re having a wonderful time!
Thanks for posting pictures. This has really got me jonesin’ for Amsterdam
Has Dans der Vampieren opened in Amsterdam opened yet? You may not understand the language but the music is worth the price of admission. I have the sound track in German.
Great pictures. Everyone looks so young.
It really is a lovely place, isn’t it? Is the weather warm?