The last 2-3 days have been a whirlwind for Tim and I. One particular day, we did ALL of our sleeping on different trains, as we zipped from London to Brussels to Brugge (had Brugge mussels and chocolate and beer) and ended up Amsterdam (in a nicest Mercedes taxi I've everseen) in less than 24 hours.
Only once we've arrived at the hotel in Amsterdam and had time to gasp for some air did we realized we've just been through 4 cities in 3 different countries in one day.
Brugge was lovely. Brussel was so confusing we decided not to even get out of the train station. I dont think I was ever as confused as that day when I tried to sort out train trip details from Brussels to Brugge and Amsterdam. I had not planned to be in a place where English was rarely spoken and English signs didn't exist.
... lots and lots to blog about... Tim and I had been in a nice hotel on a nice canal (on the edge of city center) here in Amsterdam, but we were too busy soaking up the city to blog. Tim left to go back today. I moved to a cheaper and MUCH crappier hotel , unintentionally right next to the red light district. ( I SAID UNINTENTIONALLY!). At the end of my check-in, the hotel receptionist looked up and told me "If you have any question, please let me know. We're very open-minded, so don't be afraid to ask about ANYTHING." (Side glanced at Tim) "....uh....sssuuuuurreee..."
Anyways. I've got many pictures I'm thrilled to share, but that shall have to wait until I have better internet connection. My plan is to visit that infamous Dutch spring garden, take a canal cruise, check out the flea markets, and a few other things.
Oh and, just for the records, if anyone EVER go to visit Amsterdam, a bike tour is a MUST.
Thanks for stopping by for this unattractive pictureless post.
Right next to the red light district. You'll have to tell us about that :-) Don't forget to have stroopwafels in Amsterdam. They are about the tastiest thing I've ever eaten. Have a safe trip back. We miss you in the DRCC.
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