These short stories give us a glimpse of the real Amsterdam. A companion for locals and visitors to make us feel at home. From the daily dance of the herons at Albert Cuyp Market to the sisterly myth behind the iconic Skinny Bridge, how well do you know the Dutch capital?Welcome Home Amsterdam is a unique collection of short stories celebrating the city – its past, its present and its people. Through interwoven fictional lives, the book offers a genuine feel of the real Amsterdam. Some of her most famous features are brought to life alongside everyday scenes of family and friendship, of cycling, fishing and swimming, capturing the authentic culture of the capital today through tales of humanity and connection.It is no coincidence that water streams through these stories, threading them together, although the characters themselves are unaware that they are intertwined. “These stories really step into peoples’ lives and have a look around. They are such a welcome respite − and a much needed one in this increasingly hostile world” − Patrick Nathan, author of Image Control and The Future Was Color 1.Artis 2.The Albert Cuyp Market 3.The Writing Hand 4.Cycling 5.Ice Skating 6.The Hill Start 7.ABC 8.The Skinny Bridge 9.The Anne Frank House 10.The Hortus Botanicus 11.The National War Monument 12.Fishing About the Author Acknowledgements