Winter Garden Magazine March 2019 | Page 28

SUSTAINABILITY, BEAUTY AND ACCEPTANCE: SPRINGTIME IN AMSTERDAM A Tracy Pretorius msterdam brings to mind the story of a little Dutch boy, standing stoically through the night with his finger in a dam. It’s a classic tale, full of charm and rich in culture. The symbol of a city that has been fighting the rising tides for generations. It rests gently, gracefully placed, at odds and at one with nature. Boldly reclaimed from the sea. A symbol of strength, diversity and solidarity. A vibrant city, Amsterdam is full of color and motion. Young or old, the people seem to have a zest for life that 28  | WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE | MARCH 2019