Amsterdam! Sex drugs and rock and roll!

Amsterdam! Back on the mainland! Amsterdam is amazing and fun and out of this world. The red light district, drugs of all kinds and friendly people. We were only here for 3 days but it was very memorable. Our hostel was a few blocks away from the red light district, which always made for a very interesting walk home at night! It is a little strange sight to see if youre not used to it, a lot of doors with ladies standing behind them and then watching the propositions and acceptance/decline of the offer.

Drinks with Nadine

We met up with an old friend of Ewa's from elementary and junior high Nadine and spent a few nights with her. The first night we went to a bar called Winstons where her friend was playing in a band. Unfortunatley that night Nadines bike got stolen. In Amsterdam people ride their bikes everywhere, the city is very easy to get around in, so a bike is usually your only mode of transportation since its faster than taking public transport. Boo to the thief who stole her bike! That night to cheer ourselves up we ate a lot of french fries that come in a paper cone, with the must haves of mayo and curry ketchup...yum! Traditional food in Amsterdam!

Amsterdam street

Day two we didnt get up to much. We walked around the canals, and ended up at Vondelpark, just relaxing and taking in the sites. That night we met up with some friends we had met in Spain. Oli, Robert and Matt. We met up at their local hang out and caught up on all of our adventures over the past few weeks.

Testing out the new bike

Our last full day we were supposed to head out on the ocean in Matt's girlfriend's father's boat. But the rain and wind quickly made that an unfriendly proposition. So, we simply explored the city under the cover of umbrellas. In the evening we went out for a thai dinner with Nadine. Afterwards we were off to see another friend of Nadines who sings in a Latin band. The ride home, Ewa and I made sure to take in the local transportation on Nadine's new wheels!

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Amsterdam! Sex drugs and rock and roll!

Amsterdam, Netherlands