The Canals in den Bosch

Lindsey and Berend, Lindsey's niece Natalia (my second cousin once removed) and I went on an outing to den Bosch this week where we saw a stunning restrospective of the jewellery of Marion Herbst, Berend's late wife, at the SM 'S - the Stedelijk in den Bosch.


Then we did a tour of the restored medieval canals of den Bosch. Until 8 years ago these were still used as a giant sewer to the houses along the banks, but now they are a work of art. Unlike the Amsterdam canals, these canals run along the backs of the houses, and houses are often built over the top so it is an exciting boat ride.







We followed this with dinner and a movie: The World's Fastest Indian. Strange to see Tim Shadbolt and Annie Whittle in a Dutch theatre. We all loved the movie.