We took a day off and went to a small fisher village called Volendam. It is known for its fisherboats, the musicians and traditional costume. But it has also been an inspiration for artists, which was shown in the cafe where we took a break from the blazing hot sun. The walls were filled with paintings and art.
I know these cafes from France where the famous artists paid their bills in the form of paintings which resulted in beautiful walls. I had never seen it in the Netherlands though. It is also interesting because the fishermen all along the lake used to decorate their houses a lot: bright colour combinations, paintings on wooden boxes, art. It seems appropriate that there should be such a cafe. And they served a nice beer ;)... The name of the cafe is a strange one: Bappie Pietje and can be found in the harbour of Volendam.
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