ROTTERDAM

This is outside Central Station in Rotterdam. Bikes are the main source of transportation here.  People here are very  dependant on their bikes, it isn't uncommon to see swarms of   bikes locked up like this wherever you go in Holland.  Just make sure if you park your bike, you have a good lock!!

Erasmus Bridge, one of the monuments leading to Rotterdam Centrum.The war ship in the far  background docked in the harbour as many ships do in the largest port in the world..

Deb and I are standing near a canal.One of the many canals that line the landscape in Holland.Notice the windmill in the background.

Deb,Kalten&Tanner overlooking the outstanding scenery located in Delfshaven, a suberb of Rotterdam.

Deb, Kalten,  & Tanner sitting by the canal surrounded by the old architechtural buildings that are quite common.

A closer view of the Delfshaven Windmill.

At a champions league game, the home team Feyenoord, were hosting their arch rivals team Sparta. Feyenoord won the football game 5-0.

Euromass, A famous monument in Rotterdam. The people rapelling from the top pay a small fee of  80 Guilders. This can be arranged by anyone who is willing.

Deb is standing beside a SMART car which is one of the many different types of vehicles they manufacture in Holland.

Typical Front yard from the same property.

Typical Back yard for a cloggy

Since most houses have very steep and narrow staircases the dutch people have to have their furniture hoisted up by a hook which is located near the top of the building.

The following pictures are examples of     typical houses you will find in Rotterdam.  Due to the high population density, most   individuals live in one level flats or like       the three level condo's above.