The following are of the private canal tour we were given by one of Ben's co-worker's cousin,
Lourens. (He's pictured)
As you can see, the houses are very beautiful and anything but cookie-cutter.
Here is a Steamboat, one of only two in the city.
Also, carvings that show an amazing attention to detail that you almost never see
in the states (but is very prevalent in Europe), and an ingenious moving device for the high-floor
walk-ups.
Here are two pics featuring 'The Parade of Elephants', and one from The Vyne Winebar.