Amsterdam (update 0100 March 31, 2008)

Took the train from Frankfurt to Amsterdam today. It was a very slooow train. Seemed to stop in every city. It was amazing seeing the German countryside, where you'll see a small town over shadowed by an enormous cathedral.

We had quite a bit of trouble getting around in Amsterdam...First we bought metro tickets instead of train tickets... This led to a two hour effort to get them exchange, finally ending in success. We headed to the Van Gogh Museum which was very impressive, the audio tour was well worth the 5 euros.

We took the tram to Westerkerk church. I was very disappointed to see that it was closed. We walked to the anne frank house outside only. Then we headed to Oude Kerk church and walked around Amsterdam.

We ate a hot dog from a stand (behind the Van Gogh Museum) for lunch since we didn't have time to eat at a restaurant. For dinner we ate greek food this was the only place open since we took a long nap in the hostel. Tomorrow its off to Paris...

-Poon

Rui needs Info

As we were heading for the Anne Frank House and Westerkerk Church, we seemed to lose Rui for a moment. As we turned around to find him, we saw Rui looking around at the Gay and Lesbian Information stand. Like a moth to light, Rui was attracted. )

-Ed

UPDATE

It is 0100 Monday, March 31, 2008. We are still in the hostel and just saw a mouse about an hour ago running around. Poon apparently does not believe in garbage cans and thinks the floor is a suitable place for trash. I remember seeing a stray cat earlier today. I think I will go out to find him and bring him back to our room. Our house is right in the middle of the Red Light District so I might have to fight some crazies on my way out.

-Ed