Lyubitelyampodglyadyvat someone else's life is worth a swim Amsterdam canals at night when the windows are lit light. Was once, for some reason, in some ancient times, a decree was issued banning the use of curtains. Over time, there are no curtains on the windows has become a tradition. We sailed on the tour boat and almost no one saw no window blinds or curtains. If the light was on, then the street would see that it was going on inside. None other than the Dutch had nothing to hide from the rest of the world.

in Kiev, too, st boat trips on the Dnieper, but they are moving walks participants a broad river between green banks. Here also, as a taxi - narrow channels between the houses. By the way, not just the absence of curtains, but the houses themselves are an example of devotion amsterdamtsev old traditions. All structures have a width no more than three boxes. Who knows how long ago was adopted by another interesting law - a tax on windows, and compare it to the modern price of the tour in the UAE. If the windows were more than three, then had to spend more money. And the enterprising Dutch do not like to part with the finances. Cause and build themselves a home so as not to become poor. But thanks to this city has got a very special appearance. Buildings thin, as if people are fit. If we consider a variety of architectural fantasies, it is possible that they represent the spirit of the dynamic Dutch, who during the Middle Ages was one of the most enterprising countries in the world.

However, the enterprising Dutch lacking today. For example, in search of shelter. Two decades ago, in Holland there was a problem with real estate. Like, they were unusually high and not every Dutchman could afford to buy an apartment in Amsterdam. And just the channels we saw the floating houses. Of course, they are not as high as the houses on the land, but are entirely decent look. Some of them have a peculiar verandochki, where possible, in very warm weather you can eat, drink coffee or just sit outdoors. Unfortunately, no one owner, we have not seen. Houses are laid up on the embankment. But at any moment owners can weigh anchor and sail to another place. That's freedom! Entirely consistent with the spirit of a free city, is not it?

But in general the most vivid impression of the channels - a swan, which we uvdeli here. Perhaps the swans on the water - it's like a nightingale in the Ukrainian garden. Very romantic.