Delft -- Vermeer Country!

Of all the towns I visited in Holland, Delft was my favorite.

Why? I'm not sure. It could be that I'm a huge fan of Delftware (and wanted desperately to own some).

It may have been it's beautiful town square.

It is here the the film "The Girl with the Pearl Earring" begins.

Perhaps it had something to do with the lovely canals, as all the Dutch towns I visited did.

The old churches (even the Nieuwe Church was old!) were lovely.

There were bicycles everywhere -- but then, by this time, we had come to expect them.

Perhaps it was the charming buildings that surrounded the square.

Or maybe, it was the view from above.

I suppose it could have been the bright tulips.

And if those aren't long-lasting enough for you, then these should certainly do!

It may have been the outdoor dining at the cafes on the square.

Or, it could have been the pretty painted door that simply captured my imagination.

No, I think it was the Town Hall that did it.

 

Well, I suspect the cheese had something to do with it.

The parking ramp was very clean.

And I had to say, I found Delft in waking up to the spring in early May, was a welcome relief.

It could have been that Vermeer hails from here -- his house is now a private residence.

 

(And as you know from the last post, I do like my Vermeer!) But I think that is a topic for the next time!

No matter what, I loved it! I hope you do, too!