Anne Frank House

My last day was spent seeing the last bits of the city that I had missed, as well as visiting the Anne Frank house.  This was something I had heard mixed reviews about... But finally decided that it was worth the time.  I spent probably two hours in line... In the pouring rain... To get in.   And it really was worth it. The way the museum is set up, you enter from the warehouse where Otto Frank's business was run... And you watch videos and read quotes and see artifacts that tell their story.   The most amazing part though is as you work your way up into the house... You actually crawl through the hidden passage way that kept this group of people safe for so long...you see the tiny spaces that were available, and you hear every creak that would have given the family away if they dared move during the day.  

The end of the museum is an interview with Anne's father, about his reactions when reading her diary, as well as the loss of his children... It's very moving. I just wanted to call my folks to tell them I love them.  As you exit the main exhibition there is a huge interactive exhibit on present day anti semitism movements as well as current issues of free speech.  I loved that they were able to use Anne's passion for free speech in a more modern day setting... Showing how many issues we still must overcome.  Overall a really great day.

In the evening, I met some great gals who all wanted a chill night in, so we consumed massive amounts of chocolate and watched a chick flick.  It was nice to have a rejuvenating night  :)