Strandhotel Scheveningen

in Den Haag or the Hague, whichever you prefer.

I was going to join some other couchsurfers in Rotterdam, a half hour train ride away, but I'd much rather just have a half relax day and update my internet stuff, search for some couches, etc.

I'll head back into Rotterdam in a ...

... farmhouse, surrounded by shallow dykes. Eight people could sleep there comfortably. Godie has lent the kids his dingy to play about on the water in. The kids love it, of course and we are getting through all their changes of clothes in record time. Mel appears to be a natural at rowing. Donny prefers to push the oars instead of pull, but has got the idea. The younger two girls spend a lot ...

... does a remarkable job of noise reduction. 1 good thing about the room. MINI BAR!!! I have a Bitburger Pilsner in my hand within 5 minuted of arrival. I believe the "Bit" stands for 'bitter', I don't like this very much. No doubt Nick is thinking "coulda told ya he wouldn't like Pilsner". I switched to Maisel's Weisse Heffeweissen as my hotel beer staple. It's tasty if a little cloudy and almost 'chewy' (I believe I've just coined a new beer ...

... can buy some of the tulips bulbs. The one I decide to follow has an accordion player that plays music when the people get out to look at the tulips and shop at the Tulip Bulb stand. It is soooo cute ! I take his picture, he seems flattered. I decide I like that bus, so I keep following it for awhile and stopping where it stops. I almost feel like I am cheating or something. Especially with the free music! Those people are paying money for that ...

... we've only been here 4.5 hours. So, although this is a short one...we are about to take a nap before heading into town around 2-3pm....Jet-lag so far isn't as bad as last time either which is nice...but time will tell. Who knows what the rest of the day will hold, esp. if the weather stays like this! Love you all, pictures up when I get a chance in a day or two! Peace, Kaylea & Matt

... what the sugar content is on a sandwich like that! It's almost 6pm. I'm still in the meeting room as the guestroom internet is currently unavailable (hasn't been available since I checked in). Guestroom internet is 22 euros or you can pay 6 euros for one hour. It's also the same rate if you want to use the wireless in the lobby (which is what I had to do last night). By the way, 1 Euros is approximately worth $1.77 USD.

It is crazy how days fill up without any effort. We got into Amsterdam without any real plans of what to do, and in just that first evening we managed to see the Anne Frank house, interesting museums and the Red Light District, all simply by taking a walk to see some of the city. The next day on the 19th we took a bike tour through the city and off into the country side. There are almost more bikes than there are people in Amsterdam, in fact they ...

... which was funny! Yesterday went to the Anne Frank Huis, which was a little eery, definetly worth the 7.50EUR we paid! Got some nice grub, although Jimmy Rizzle led us on a merry dance - no shakes at popeyes! MADNESS! Went on a river cruise type thing which was pretty cool. Got some decent pictures, saw some things I dont usually see when I come to Amsterdam, which was pretty cool! Smoked a lot, A LOT.

well, i am in the dam that is the amster and having a grand ole time, first thing i smell when i get off the train is bloody weed! first day found hostel then got offered a joint 2 secs later, great guns! day also took us to a coffee shop, although when we wanted a coffee we headed to the expresso bar, odd but true. got some canidian guy to wander the streets with us which took us to his fav coffeee shops which he had found then red light district, yes it is everything they say it ...

... me with someone in Leiden for thursday (13th). I will go to sleep now! --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- ----------- October 12 The waking up has been short, shower and packing and saying bye to the silly parrots bird that was yelling loud since he was wondering what I was doing there. Alex had manage me to leave my bag in the shop downstair for the day. Then stef had still borrow me a bike for the ...