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

Frankfurt, Germany (Update 0110 March 31, 2008)

During our planning stages Frankfurt had always been just an arrival
point. We weren"t expecting much and definitely were not excited about
it.... However when we arrived we found a beautiful city.... Very
friendly people...all of whom spoke English.

We arrived on saturday morning tired at the airport, took a train to
the city center' and easily found our hotel.

Our hotel which was a small nice place unfortunately in the red light
district surounded by strip clubs .

We then headed to oper house, several churches, and most importantly
Romer the city hall square.

We went to a flea market and purchase+d a brot werst "hot dog". Which
was very good.

For dinner we ate at a local tavern, where we tried wild boar, liver
dumplings, potato dumplings, sour kraut, boiled beef with frankfurt
green sauce as well as a locally brewed lager beer. We did not care
much for the local cuisine, the experience of being in a tavern
surrounded by locals singing gernman beer drinking songs was worth the
50 euro dinner.

As we walked back to the hotel a guy attempted to draw us to his strip
club by yelling "hello" in mandarin, while funny it did not work. As
we walked into our hotel a group of prostitutes propositioned us and
one even ran her fingers through Ed"s hair...while he didn't become a
patron he was very happy.. Hilarious ...

Thus ending our night in Germany.
The next day as we checked out Rui was double charged, for the hotel
He will dispute the credit payment and talk to travelocity.

Currently I'm on a train to Utrect, where we will transfer to Amsterdam.

I"l provide pictures and details later. See our attraction or city
list for details.

-Poon

Bratwurst should be given away during Halloween instead of Candy

Below is a picture of us eating our Bratwurst. It was the longest Brat I have ever seen. I love Bratwurst.

-Ed