We went on a bus tour to the outskirt of Holland. Holland is a flat land, no hills and most of the land is below sea level, almost 10 feet at particular places though many are below 3 feet. On the way to Volendam we stopped at Zaas Schans, windmill village where there is also a cheesefarm and clogmaker. We were shown how clogs were made by hand in the past and are produced by machine now. Then off to another cheesefarm that was a lot bigger than the one in Zaas Schans that could accomodate all of us. Although the place smelt weird, the cheese...yum yum...all the flavours in the world. I didn't like the goat's cheese however, definitely not a goatperson. Then next stop Volendam, fishing village though now they rely on tourism...cet. I love water! and the boats! and the water! and the...water! This place have their own traditional outfit that differs to the one in Marken. We had some rolls for lunch. I don't see the point in visiting Marken, it's just a deserted island on the artificial lake. The houses on Marken are built on stiles and artificial hills, to avoid flood.
Back to Amsterdam city, we were shown around, took pictures at one of the five oldest windmills in Amsterdam and it was actually spinning on that day. Even the tourist guide said she's only seen it spinning three times her whole life. I thought that was kinda funny ! Last stop to diamond factory, how they polish diamonds. I've worn 1600 euros worth of diamond ring!!! That's highlight of the day! ! It was dark, we missed the canal ride so we walked off to Red Light District, it was scary so we turned back. Walked to monument and dutch christmas market. Then had grand dinner at Argentinos, ate grilled salmon.
! Last stop to diamond factory, how they polish diamonds. I've worn 1600 euros worth of diamond ring!!! That's highlight of the day!