XXX = Amsterdam...but it's not what you think
It's no surprise that Amsterdam has a bit of a reputation. (Some of my co-workers were surprised to learn that I was taking my mom there.) It's well known that marijuana use and prostitution are legal activities and people come to the city for more than tulips and Van Gogh. In fact the city's Red Light District has become its own tourist destination with several companies offering walking tours of the area. Now my mom and I steered clear of the racy district but I found it pretty amusing when we started spotting random 'XXX's around town. At first I wondered if it had something to do with the city's oldest profession but it was quickly evident, after spotting 'XXX' on a church, that the symbol was something more official. It became a bit of a treasure hunt for me and I took pictures whenever I found the symbol. Here are some of my pictures. The Anne Frank House is on this street. XXX is on the church steeple. XXX is found on Westerkerk...