Today, we took a tour of Rotterdam Central to learn about how the city incorporates sustainability around the city. We saw some lower elevation parts of the city, where the water runs off to, for example, they had a basketball court that acted as a drain and water storage for the city. We also saw several other places being refurbished for everyday use. We saw a parking garage being converted into houses and an old train track that has now become a new city park. Rotterdam is more like the kind of city you would see in the States, so the fact that they are finding ways to transform old buildings and give them a new purpose is nice to see. The reason it looks like this, too, is because of the bombing that took place here during WWII. After this, we saw the rooftop garden. This was located, you guessed it, on top of a roof, which is a really nice way to integrate some greenery. It must be difficult to add some living in a city, so having them on the roof ensures they get enough rain and sunlight. After our tour, we headed over to the Watersnoodmuseum in Ouwerkerk.

This museum is dedicated to the 1953 flood. Every item in this museum was donated by people who had been affected by the flood. This museum highlights every historical event from the flood. It was also found by a person who survived the flood. This museum does a good job of making you understand everything they had suffered. It is also a great place to learn. There is also a lot of information about the Delta Works project and climate change. There are also interactive games to help you better understand what you have just learned. The museum is great and does an excellent job, and it should be visited by all tourists.