![Week-end in Amsterdam June 2023](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicatanyage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Me-in-Amsterdam-June-23.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&ssl=1)
Weekend in Amsterdam at the beginning of June. I recently spent a weekend in Amsterdam with my daughter and a friend I have known for over 60 years and her daughter. In fact, the family friendships go back three generations. Our mothers were friends back in the mid-fifties and our daughters continue this line of friendship today. You can check out a week-end we all spent together in Paris in 2019 here.
Black trousers Benettonuk | White shirt also BenettonUK (similar below). Blue cashmere cardigan originally from MarksandSpencer Autograph range (similar). JohnLewis&Partners also has a good selection. I find that lightweight cashmere is a good option for Summer evenings.
![canal boats in Amsterdam June 23](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicatanyage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Canal-boats-Amsterdam-June-23.jpg?resize=1050%2C1050&ssl=1)
The favourite part of my visit was finding quiet corners and exploring hidden canals. As we were there on a weekend it was busy and you have to be careful not to get run over by a bicycle. Cycling seems to be the best way to get around the city however they do wizz around the corners very fast.
![Amsterdam architecture June 23](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicatanyage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Architecture-in-Amsterdam-June-23.jpg?resize=840%2C944&ssl=1)
The architecture was very beautiful. The houses are tall and narrow many overlooking the canals. We booked a canal tour with The Blue Boat Company. Classically touristy however it did give us a good view of Amsterdam from the main canals with a history of how the city developed and the origin of the architecture of the main buildings.
![Flamingoes at the Amsterdam zoo](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicatanyage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Amsterdam-Zoo-June-23.jpg?resize=840%2C1120&ssl=1)
We found a lovely quiet corner and could peek through to the pink flamingoes in the Amsterdam zoo.
![Week-end in Amsrterdam June 2023](https://i0.wp.com/www.chicatanyage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Amsterdam-Me-on-bridge-June-23.jpg?resize=1050%2C994&ssl=1)
A typical view of Amsterdam shows the canals and the pretty bridges. Trainers by New Balance.
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Beautiful scenery; wish I was there! Love your selection of clothing; perfectly perfect!
Amsterdam looks lovely! I went for a weekend 15 years ago, I’d love to go back!
Emma xxx