Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
Next to the repair shop we saw this gigantic truck, displaying the skyline of Delft. And across the road was a meadow, still covered with snow.
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:04 am
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Schie river, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
We walked to the city center of Delft, along the Schie river. I was tucked in Emjay's bag and came out from time to time to pose for the camera. We saw some nice yellow flowers again.
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:09 am
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Schie river, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
This is the old gunpowder building. It was built in 1660 on a safe distance from the town, because of risk of explosion. Nowadays it's the clubhouse for Delft scouting.
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:15 am
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Schie river, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
We're still walking along the river Schie. Sometimes it rains, sometimes it snows. But it's not cold at all.
We saw an interesting poster of a girl, sitting among TV size furniture. And we met Mr. and Mrs. Swan again
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:18 am Last edited Mar 8, 2016, 9:24 am by Emjay
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Schie river, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
We're getting near to the city center now. This is the small passenger harbour.
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:20 am
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Schie river, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
Here is a sign with tourist information about Delft. There are a few historic persons and places depicted and a painting by Vermeer. And a funny guy with his mouth wide open.
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:23 am Last edited Mar 8, 2016, 9:25 am by Emjay
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City center, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
This must be the ugliest bridge I ever saw! Someone with a good sence of humor named it "Ponte Vecchio". Inside I read a note from someone who is offended by it and says: "Naming this bridge "Ponte Vecchio" is an insult for Italy and especially Firenze"
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:39 am Last edited Mar 8, 2016, 9:40 am by Emjay
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City center, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
This used to be the army museum, but it's closed now. The city of Delft is looking for a buyer. So if you know someone...
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:41 am
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City center, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
Just like Amsterdam, Delft has canals. They're only a bit smaller. Along some of the deeper canals ropes are hanging. In case a cat (or another animal) falls into the water, they can hang on to the ropes and climb up.
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:45 am
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City center, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
I hope Emjay takes me to a musical!
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:46 am
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City center, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
That's a nice view: the towers of the New Church and the Mary of Jesse Church. And what a blue sky!
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:47 am
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City center, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
Here we are at the Mary of Jesse Church. The little chapel is a hidden treasure. It is home of the "Smiling Madonna".
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:49 am
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City center, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
This is the blue heart of Delft. Why blue? Well, because of the famous Delft blue pottery.
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:51 am
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City center, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
This is the lovely townhall with red shutters. It is at the market square. The inhabitants of Delft boast it is the biggest market square of the Netherlands.
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:53 am Last edited Mar 8, 2016, 11:59 am by Emjay
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City center, Delft, Netherlands - 7th March 2016
By: Emjay
I'm at the balcony of the townhall now. Behind me is the New Church (Nieuwe Kerk). It isn't that new, because it was built between 1393 and 1655!
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Posted Mar 8, 2016, 9:58 am
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