Wow Amsterdam is an amazing city. We got up bright and early and took the tram from the campsite into Dam Square. First off was this shopping centre for Megan which I couldn't complain about because it was in this 4 story old 1600's building filled with columns inside. So nice. After that is was a church which I can not remember the name at the moment. We went inside but they were charging you since they had a art exibit on this weekend so we took some photos and left. Then after walking around some side streets and looking at all the "coffee shops"we found out we were going in the wrong direction from the city centre and turned around. Found the tourist info and picked up a map. From there it was the St. Nicholas chuch was is really stunning inside. It has murals painted all around the sides inside. And of course we had to stop off at the sex museum. Have to say though it was a bit of a let down. Its not really worth going into. Just a lot of pornography from the 1800's and a few wax people that umm....well use your imagination.
Following that we walked the main strip and went over to the building that Anne Frank was hidden in and where she wrote her diary. Unfortunatley it was packed and the line up was over an hour so we decided to leave it and make a note to come back to Amsterdamn in the future. Stan when are you coming again?
We took a long walk around the 4th outside canal all the way to the Hardrock cafe so I could pick up another shot glass for the collection. After a walk back Megan was feeling really down and we decided to spend a little money to cheer both of us up and take a guided tour of Amsterdam in a horse and buggy. Which was outstanding. The tour was brillient and the horse and condutor were dressed up to suit the part. He showed us things that that a lot of people don't see like some famous tinted glass and Oto Franks house (farther of Anne Frank). Also we saw a few house that are sinking due to the fact that they are right next to the canals. It was a great ending to a great day. So the only things that we missed was the red light district and the Anne Frank house which we have decided now to go in tomorrow morning and see. Also there is a bridge called the "bridge of 15 bridges" where by standing on the bridge you can see 15 other bridges. Should be a great time. After that we head back to the campsite, grab the car, and drive to Cologne.
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Hey kids!
glad to hear it's going well over there in the wild world of Europe! Trevor and I hit up the Foo Fighter concert last night, suffice to say it was one of the best shows I've ever seen! And Sloan opening? they were amazing too, I could have left after seeing them and still been happy (but I didnt, therefore I left even happier!) I start my new job tomorrow too after the boneyard, as a waiter at Portabello's on Derry road in the shelbyville part of Milton, so you'll have to come see it when you get home, it's nice there. Stay safe and get some pics of those wax people you saw... for research purposes only of course!
Hi guys. Sorry to hear about Albus. Hope you're enjoying the rest of your trip though. Phil i will call you when the rest of that stuff is sorted out.
Sorry the train to Brussels was so expensive - it was a LOT cheaper when we went from Bruges. I'm glad you liked it there though - definitely one of my faves!
Have a great time in Germany and Prague.
Lynn and Brad and Richard say hello!
Love,
Dawn
Was my post that offensive that you had to go so far as to delete it? Well SORRY, Mr. and Mrs. Perfectpants. See you guys saturday.
Glad to hear you guys enjoyed Amsterdam. It's a really crazy city. Hope you brought me back a pair of clogs!
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