Weekend Thunderstorms

Well this weekend was spent largely indoors hiding from thunderstorms that knocked my power out for a couple hours.  I got back into my working out routine and got some cleaning done in anticipation of Maya's arrival so it's not all bad.  I explored the nearby shopping centre and got some passport photos taken for my visa appointment on Tuesday.  I've been asked for pictures of my apartment, so this post will unveil the photos of my apartment I took this evening when the sun came out after the storms passed.  Tomorrow it's back to work!

Sunrise from my bedroom window.

My bedroom!

The Living Room.

Hallway towards the front entrance.

Kitchen (with dishwasher!)

Half of Maya's Room

View out my window post-thunder storm.  Elementary school below.

These hooks are traditionally seen in the tall narrow 16th century buildings in central Amsterdam, but these are their concrete brothers.

This heron is frequently found here, and sometimes he's just hanging out right on the sidewalk.

Looking east out my window at the passing storm.

Detail of beam and hook used for hoisting furniture to upper floors (no elevators)

Lonely bicycle on my street.

Some oil lamps between the window and the curtain.

The elementary school from street level.

The sidewalk and bike lane going towards the grocery store.