ADHVAGATI

Amsterdam is the European city i have visited the most number of times. We, as a family, have come to think of Amsterdam as our doorway to European destinations. It so happens that everytime we are west bound, we land first in Schiphol Airport. Thence, by flight or Eurorail to other places. No particular superstition, just co-incidences due to brand loyalty towards a particular airline and convenience of connection choices. I like Amsterdam. Period. Why ? Just one of those reasonless attractions that can only be explained by the newfangled expression : "chemistry "! ( or is it comforting familiarity ?) But i like everything about it : the architecture of the old railway station,The Centraal , standing on a man made island; the paved streets running around the canals, the fanciful street performers,( always wondered if they really saved any coins after paying for their overheads like costumes, musical instruments etc. ) the rich aroma of coffee and fresh pastries hanging t...