Here we are at day four - fifteen hours of flying later (sharing a flight with Johnny Rotten and Gary Numan), we're in Amsterdam and we've managed to get lost straight away. Navigating the airport transfers at Heathrow seemed to be easy and nobody asked for any sort of information when we flew into Schipol (no declaration, customs officer or anything) but we came unstuck when it came to the very complex task of catching a bus. We nearly left a bag sitting on the footpath and then ended up at the complete opposite end of Amsterdam than where were supposed to be. If it wasn't for Barb launching out of the bus as it was driving away and then jumping on again with the bag at the last second, we'd be travelling a lot lighter (in fact, the laptop that we're using to post this was in that bag). Oh well, at least we got a good look around as we were driven all around the city; and it was actually rather pleasant after a long flight to be sitting at the bus terminal in the evening sun waiting to be collected by Alan.
Barb has had to work the first day here so I've been off exploring Amsterdam. Paula set me off with excellent directions to the red light district and the hoochie cafes so I've had a rather busy time today! Wanted to buy a souveneir but found the choice limited to windmills and clogs or prostitute and weed merchandising so decided I had enough of that already. So, off to a canal tour, Anne Frank's house and Rijksmuseum. Asterdam is a lovely city, everyone seems to travel by bike so not a lot of traffic noise and the weather is really good. After a great day of not getting lost, I found my way back to within 200 metres of Paula and Alan's place and then stuffed it up. Kevin and Rick were here for dinner, so Rick came and found me and dubbed me back on his Wellnomics fleet vehicle (bike). Yes, they did all take the mickey.
Tomorrow Barb won't be working and we have a half day before we need to head for the airport (on the right bus) so we are going to take a trip through the Van Gogh Museum. Will tell you all about it tomorrow.
Barb has had to work the first day here so I've been off exploring Amsterdam. Paula set me off with excellent directions to the red light district and the hoochie cafes so I've had a rather busy time today! Wanted to buy a souveneir but found the choice limited to windmills and clogs or prostitute and weed merchandising so decided I had enough of that already. So, off to a canal tour, Anne Frank's house and Rijksmuseum. Asterdam is a lovely city, everyone seems to travel by bike so not a lot of traffic noise and the weather is really good. After a great day of not getting lost, I found my way back to within 200 metres of Paula and Alan's place and then stuffed it up. Kevin and Rick were here for dinner, so Rick came and found me and dubbed me back on his Wellnomics fleet vehicle (bike). Yes, they did all take the mickey.
Tomorrow Barb won't be working and we have a half day before we need to head for the airport (on the right bus) so we are going to take a trip through the Van Gogh Museum. Will tell you all about it tomorrow.
3 comments:
Que lindos lugares que has visitado!
Saludos desde Argentina!
Hiya. Really enjoying the commentary. Keep it coming. Glad to hear Brett resisted the temptations.
Hi Brett & Barb. Amsterdam looks really beautiful. How come I'm not surprised you got lost Brett! Did you pass any sheepsking rug shops on the way?
Looking forward to your next blog.
Love, Lyn.
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