FRUIT GARDEN VAN WEST
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MORNING GLORYVILLE
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Gessell boards the "rave ferry" to this sunrise party where colorful people start their day with positive energy from dancing, music, rollerskating, hula-hooping, yoga & massage!
VONDELPARK
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Amsterdammers come here to spend time outside riding bikes, jogging, walking the dog and sunbathing. Or just to sit, relax and people watch. Enjoy the 3 cafe/restaurants and find a nice spot on their terraces.
SUNFLOWERS COME ALIVE @ VAN GOGH MUSUEM
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To celebrate the new entrance to the Van Gogh Museum, a labyrinth of 125,000 sunflowers was built on Museumplein where inside visitors found photos, art & live perfomances. At the end of the exhibit, the public was invited to take some flowers home with them.
WATER BATTLE AMSTERDAM
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Hundreds of people came armed with super soakers and water pistols to battle it out to raise awareness for water conservation. Our Gessell was no exception and no one was spared until everyone's clothes were totally soaked. A young fun crowd, sunny weather and live, moving targets!
SAIL 2015- AMSTERDAM TALL SHIPS
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The biggest nautical event in the world that happens only once in 5 years, where tall sailing ships from different countries parade into the harbor together and invite the public to come aboard.
ARTZUID- GIANT OUTDOOR SCULPTURES
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An outdoor exhibition of 65+ giant sculptures along the green stretches in Amsterdam South from famous artists all around the world.
AMSTERDAM MORNINGS
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The quiet beauty of Amsterdam mornings are magical. But there is plenty of life going on if you open your eyes & ears and get up early enough to enjoy this special time of day.
MADURODAM MINIATURE PARK
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Visit this great park which features famous Dutch landmarks in miniature. Great detail, interactive exhibits and beautiful grounds make this a must see!
GUACAMOLE BATTLE- BENCHES COLLECTIVE
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During Benches Collective Days Shoshannah & her friend made duelling guacamoles and let the visitors decide which was best. It was a California vs. Mexico showdown but what mattered most was good food with good friends. Plus a little tequila!
ARCHITECTURE DAYS- A'DAM TOREN
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Ashley takes 3 tours highlighting modern architecture around the harbor districts. Be surprised at the innovative designs & unusual lines at play which contrast the old style of the city center. Get a rare, sneak peek of the A'dam Toren, one of the most anticipated structures which is still a work in progress and go to the top for the best views of the city.
MUIDERSLOT CASTLE
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Gessell travels via ferry to a 17th century castle, complete with moats, bridges, towers & murder holes! For Castle Days there were special exhibitions with costumes, birds of prey & knights in shining armor. A great medieval experience just a short ride outside the city.
BENCHES COLLECTIVE
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This monthly event encourages people to meet their neighbors by setting up a bench outside their house and hosting a mini-street gathering. Gessell & Shoshannah bench hop for the day to meet the people who host and those who visit. Great way to meet your fellow residents and mingle with the locals.
WORLD BUBBLE DAY
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Elysia & Ashley take to Dam Square for a fun bubble blowing session with a group of friends. Fun for all ages, and makes adults feel like kids again... Join the Bubble-ution and spread love, joy and a little soap!
MORE, MORE RED LIGHT SECRETS
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