We travelled by train from Bruges, in Belgium, to Amsterdam, through the flat, fertile and scenic Low Countries. Amsterdam was alive and buzzing. It seemed that it was "anything goes" with a million bicycles, specially built "parking areas" as well as parked bikes everywhere, trams and crowds, style and vibe. Walking beside the canals, dodging bicycles at every turn, discovering exciting places to eat and drink, enjoying the art museums and finding the architecture of the 17th century "Golden Age" kept us enthralled for the three days we were there.