It drizzled on Koninginedag (Queens day), but that didn't dampen spirits here in Amsterdam. We had heard that Queens Day was a giant flea market, but we did not really imagine the scale of the operation. It should not be a surprise, however, that in this country that was built on trade, the biggest national holiday should be a day devoted to the spirit of bargaining and free trade. A million people come into Amsterdam on this day, and it seems as if they all have something to sell (or buy).
There was a giant rock concert on the Museumplein, but we were a bit too overwhelmed by the crowds to attend. We saw plenty of performers in the Vondelpark, though -- most of them under 12 years old.
Of course, there was plenty of ORANJE everywhere.
and royal crowns.
We scored some great items for few Euros, although the need to pack it all up and bring it home one day restrained us a bit.
On Queens Day, the only person who did not make a sale, I'm sorry to say, was Dennis.
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