Moving Day!

So, two weeks ago was moving day.  It was also the weekend of running 7 miles.  I think moving in the Netherlands deserves its own post because it's different than most cities.  This is how:

#1 - Buildings are narrow because taxes used to be levied based on the width of your apartment.  Stairs are very tight and narrow.

#2 - The buildings lean forward and have hooks, so when you need to move or bring in furniture, you do it through the window... see exhibits below. 

See hook all the way up

You hook the boxes into a net with a hook and put it out the window.

Then it's carefully lowered down with a pulley.

Then it's lowered down to the waiting person - SUCCESS!!!

Many thanks to the Amsterdam crew for their moving day help - you guys are the greatest!!!!!

Happy new digs!

Liz