A lot happens in two weeks. Here's the short version: Warm welcome. Walk Zandvoort dunes. See deer and rabbit. Ride bikes. Haarlem. Eat market fresh stroopwaffel. Explore. Sit by canal. Eat drop. Family BBQ. Catch ups. Find the boy with his finger in the dike. Volendam. Eat herring (raw) - not my cup of tea. Eat paling (smoked eel) - that tastes better. Boat ride to Marken. Explore Marken. Van Gogh museum. Eat more drop. Ride bikes. Everywhere. Eat croquettes....

One of my most memorable experiences in Amsterdam was a visit to the Van Gogh Museum. We get pretty used to museums whilst travelling Europe, but this one was truly unique. It documented the life and work of the Dutch master as he progressed slowly into irreparable mental illness. I wanted to record my impression of the place, hence this blog. I can't remember the last time something evoked my imagination and empathy as much as this. Van Gogh's state of mind was ...