Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Initial Impression of Amsterdam

I am underwhelmed. We left the airport and went straight downtown to get an idea of the area.

I guess most Americans visit Amsterdam for the coffee houses. This is not my motivation. Actually, I do not know much about this area. It does not help that it is raining and is still early morning. Not many people are about. We decide to go back to the apartment - thanks James for a place to stay. The apartment is rather nice. James is a friend of Nicole. He is back in Texas for the summer. Nicole has nothing but great things to say about him.

The apartment overlooks one of the many canals. The bed looks inviting and with all of the gloomy weather and rain, I decide to take a nap. Not a good idea, but ....

I awake at four. I feel like shit. Weather appears to have broken, the sun is attempting to liven up what has been a dismay day. We are going out for dinner and another look at the city.

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