Autumn

It is October and it still is sunny and warm. They have warned us for bad weather coming up, but I don't want to believe it since last weekend I could still walk outside with a skirt and bare legs. The trees do behave like autumn though and that results in a beautiful scenery, especially with the bright sunlight shining through.

Visiting Durgerdam

A friend of mine just moved to Durgerdam, a tiny village just outside of Amsterdam. Last Sunday, she celebrated her birthday in the backyard of this cute house at the lake. Durgerdam only exists out of one street, with one bar and a Landmark instead of an Albert Heijn to do your groceries. But it is a beautiful village where you want to go for a look over the water to the passing boats. Or cycle down the village, meanwhile enjoying the colored houses. Durgerdam is the place were you can see the horizon, something which is unthinkable in the city of Amsterdam. So if you want to flee away from the busy city, Durgerdam is the place to be. With about 40 minutes cycling from the city centre, it is a nice Sunday afternoon break. 

 

 

Rusty Visits

Yesterday, I visited Roest, which calls itself a creative haven, a city oasis. When you think of it, you could name the whole of Amsterdam a creative haven, but Roest really stands out in that matter. In the middle of nowhere, but still the heart of the city, Roest has situated itself in an area where there used to be only industry. Since the city of Amsterdam is focusing on revibrating areas that are old and neglected, Roest is a welcome initiative. Roest exists out of two buildings, one part is the bar/restaurant where you can get drinks and food. Of course in a unconventional way; you grab a shopping cart, and get what you need in their little "supermarket". Don't expect a yummy sandwich made for you, it is a help-yourself concept, so you can make it yummy yourself with help from some hummus, cheese or other ingredients. After you have paid you can plump into one of the chesterfields or a even in an airplane seat if you like. Or head outside to sit at one the tables made of old construction materials. When sunny, you could even sit at the (city)beach. Next door, there is an old warehouse where Roest sometimes throw parties and this weekend organized the Warehouse Weekender Market, full of design, vintage, art and food. Roest is a must see for anyone who likes to flee away from busy Amsterdam city and appreciates art, vintage and somewhat surprising initiatives. Hope to see you there soon!

Roest 

Czaar Peterstraat 213 B

Amsterdam