So Many Red Lights!
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Sep 06, 2008
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Trip End
Oct 29, 2008
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Amsterdam,
Noord-Holland,
Netherlands
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I arrived in Amsterdam around dinner time, and I had problems finding my hostel. I asked many people on the street and they had no idea where to go! Thank goodness a lovely local lady saw my confusion and led me to my hostel (and she said I was just about to walk into the Red light district if she wouldn't have stopped me). She told me many things about local history, and said that many houses in the area are actually churches on the inside, because of the housing crisis and gave me tips of where to eat and visit. I arrived to my hostel, and I went out for dinner with Katharina, a lovely Australian girl. We then went on this extremely high swing ride to see Amsterdam light up at night from a great high view.
The next day, I went for a stroll through the streets and embarked on a cannal tour. Later, I went on a red light district tour, because I was travelling alone and I thought it would be safest to see that part of town in a group. I learned a lot of information about the district, and I was shocked by how much security was in the area. There were police officers every half a block! That night, we had drinks with some friends I met on the pub crawl, including a lady from the New Zeland military, an Aussie girl, and two Aussie guys.
The next day, I went on the free walking tour and met up with the people I met the prior night. We ended up meeting up that night so see more of the city and that was Amsterdam!
PS - While on the walking tour, I leaned that my hostel was located in the gay district of Amsterdam....and it definately made sense! :) Oh Amsterdam.
Love you, Miss you See you soon!
Mallory
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Hi, Mallory
Yes, Amsterdam is full of red lights, posters etc.I did like the art museumsthere. One could spend much time browsing. We are having a beautiful Indian summer. Hope it stays around so you can enjoy it, too Keep enjoying sights and sounds for a few ore days' Much love, Grandpa and Grandma.