http://www.seaniam.com/category/tags/holland The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.seaniam.com/journal/so-long%2C-amsterdam We were only just getting acquainted with customs and life in the Netherlands, but all things must come to an end eventually. It was a solemn morning as we ate our last Dutch pancake and reminded each other that we'd seen and done so much great stuff, as if it were consolation for having to end our tour. As ever, I didn't manage to do half of what I'd planned. Nonetheless, I saw quite a lot of the country and culture, and had an adventure with my mates. I paid the bill for breakfast and strapped my pack on for the final journey home. http://www.seaniam.com/journal/so-long%2C-amsterdam#comments airport Amsterdam Culture Heathrow Holland Schipol Travel World Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:45:22 -0600 Victor Lazlo 35 at http://www.seaniam.com http://www.seaniam.com/journal/chocolates-and-church I awoke today determined to visit that chocolatier I keep seeing - Puccini Bombini. John and I hopped on the bikes and sped off to the University area where it resided hoping to find it open. Hallelujah, it was open! http://www.seaniam.com/journal/chocolates-and-church#comments Amsterdam chocolate church Culture Holland Puccini Bombini Travel World World Photo exhibition Thu, 26 Apr 2007 01:43:12 -0600 Victor Lazlo 33 at http://www.seaniam.com http://www.seaniam.com/journal/charmed-jordaan My mates wanted to take it slowly today. When I awoke this morning, I thought it was 1pm. I frantically threw on clothes determined to reclaim what was left of my day. Dan noted that it wasn't even 9am yet, I relaxed and put on some coffee and cereal. I guess they were right, we should take it easy. I threw out the option that we could visit Electric Ladyland in the Jordaan and it agreed with everyone's disposition. http://www.seaniam.com/journal/charmed-jordaan#comments Amsterdam Culture Electric Ladyland Holland Jordaan Travel World Tue, 24 Apr 2007 20:58:05 -0600 Victor Lazlo 31 at http://www.seaniam.com http://www.seaniam.com/journal/rotterdam-and-back-again Before I tell this story, happy Earth Day. It was yesterday. I didn't forget, I just forgot to say it yesterday. Now I can begin telling you about how Sunday was a bad day for Broek in Waterland, so we thought we could do it today (Monday). Monday is a day off for many Nederlanders and my outfitters are not open until Wednesday (in hindsight I forgot to check this detail). Instead we decided to go on a train ride. Brussels was expensive. For the price of a train to Brussels, we could have flown anywhere in the EU. Either way it was going to be more expensive and a longer journey. http://www.seaniam.com/journal/rotterdam-and-back-again#comments Culture Erasmusbrug Holland Kubuswoningen Rotterdam train Travel Willemsbrug World Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:51:55 -0600 Victor Lazlo 29 at http://www.seaniam.com http://www.seaniam.com/journal/cruisin-sunday-afternoon It was Sunday, and we'd learned the night before from Matthius that everything pretty much shuts down on Sundays. Museums were still open, though, so we pointed our compasses to the Van Gogh museum, stopping along the way for lunch. After a toastie and beer, we went in to see the exhibit. http://www.seaniam.com/journal/cruisin-sunday-afternoon#comments Amsterdam canal boat tour Holland Indonesian food Sunday Travel Van Gogh museum Sun, 22 Apr 2007 08:16:51 -0600 Victor Lazlo 24 at http://www.seaniam.com http://www.seaniam.com/journal/herrings%2C-hash%2C-and-hussies Got up late this morning. My circadian clock is still set to PST, I think. We dashed on our clothes and headed up to the dam so Dan could get his money (and he is blessed with victory). While he handles business, I trotted around Dam Square where carnival rides are spinning their gears in front of the royal palace. Across the street, pigeons and tourists flocked to the war memorial, so I did. While standing there, Busta Rhymes' tour bus pulls up and ten or fifteen bizness associates pour out looking bored with it all. http://www.seaniam.com/journal/herrings%2C-hash%2C-and-hussies#comments Amsterdam Culture herring Holland marijuana hemp museum red light district Travel Sat, 21 Apr 2007 10:31:59 -0600 Victor Lazlo 22 at http://www.seaniam.com http://www.seaniam.com/journal/many-rivers-cross You can't plan for these things, so its best if you just roll with it. We have spent that last couple of days trying to get Dan's money to him in the form of cash. Western Union won't release your money to you unless the name on the wire matches your name EXACTLY as it is on your passport! Apparently a space or letter was out of place. So we need to contact the States to have that changed. Until then, we are budget traveling. The ironic thing is that he needed to shop for shoes, so off to Kalverstraat we went. He found a pair of trainers in no time. What can we do now? http://www.seaniam.com/journal/many-rivers-cross#comments Amsterdam de Bierkoning Holland penniless steak Travel Western Union Fri, 20 Apr 2007 11:23:30 -0600 Victor Lazlo 21 at http://www.seaniam.com