Sail 2015

Last week we had Sail In on Wednesday and Sail Out on Sunday in Amsterdam (capital of The Netherlands, for who has no idea), the biggest nautical event in the world. 
I'm not particular fond of boats (sea sickness may have something to do with that), although my father was a sailor before he got children, and made yachts for the rich and famous later in his life, but Tall Ships really impress me. 
So I took pictures!


 The flagship Stad Amsterdam, The Netherlands



MIR, Russia



Etoile du Roy, France


Goteborg, Sweden



Kruzenshtern, Russia


ARC Gloria, Colombia


ARC Gloria, Colombia


Sedov, Russia

  
De Europa, The Netherlands



Alexander von Humboldt II, Germany

Comments

  1. Ann Marie at Iris AbbeyAugust 28, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    These are breathtaking ships. I would love seeing so many together. I like the idea that so many of them have festive banners flying because it looks so festive. I saw your link at Stacey's Creative Inspirations Link Party.

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  2. Home on the CornerAugust 30, 2015 at 1:48 AM

    So beautiful! My ancestors were from Amsterdam too and were fisherman there before coming to America. Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful ships with us!

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  3. LindaAugust 30, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    Love your photos. Were you able to go on the ships?

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  4. MimiSeptember 1, 2015 at 3:35 AM

    Stunning photos Liz! Thanks for sharing at Five Star Frugal. Love, Mimi xxx

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  5. Thelma September 2, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    Beautiful photos and these wonder ships.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    Beautiful photos! Looks like it was a fun day! Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday Link Party!

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  7. UnknownSeptember 8, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Those ships are so regal! I've always admired the craftsmanship - thank you so much for sharing your photographs!

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