Back Holdin it Down in tha RBKC
Again, that's the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to you.
Pictures Here!
I'm now an official (temporary) member of the borough libraries. I've found plenty of time to read when I'm here, and have finished Portnoy's Complaint which I brought from Philly, so I figured I ought to get a library card. If anything, it's a nice souvenir.
So, we made it back from Amsterdam in one piece, although about as exhausted as you might expect. It was about a ten hour trip door to door each way, and Sunday morning we had to do stuff with the group, so we really only had Saturday to ourselves. We explored the city central, but it was the hottest day since we've been in Europe, so every couple of blocks we took a brief rest. We checked out the Sex Museum, which was more attraction than museum, but for two Euros fifty you can't go wrong. We did a canal cruise, toured the Heineken Experience (admission includes three free beers and a glass to take home). The best part was a ride in which it simulated being a bottle of beer by shaking the floor.
Amsterdam is a beautiful city. The vast majority of the buildings date to the 17th century - that's amazing, the Dutch were first colonizing New York around that time. The canals are gorgeous, but the water is rather dirty, which is kind of disturbing. Also, people throw their trash everywhere, unlike London, which is one of the cleanest cities I've ever seen.
Everyone was a tourist. We heard little to no Dutch on the entire trip, and I can imagine natives hate it. I could never live in Amsterdam - I honestly can't stand tourists. But, of course, that's what I am.
Today a group of us went to St. Paul's church and climbed to the very top of the dome. It had what so far is the best views of the city, although we are riding the London Eye later on in the trip.
Tonight's my roomate's birthday, so we'll be hitting the pubs. Back to the daily grind, I guess.
Pictures Here!
I'm now an official (temporary) member of the borough libraries. I've found plenty of time to read when I'm here, and have finished Portnoy's Complaint which I brought from Philly, so I figured I ought to get a library card. If anything, it's a nice souvenir.
So, we made it back from Amsterdam in one piece, although about as exhausted as you might expect. It was about a ten hour trip door to door each way, and Sunday morning we had to do stuff with the group, so we really only had Saturday to ourselves. We explored the city central, but it was the hottest day since we've been in Europe, so every couple of blocks we took a brief rest. We checked out the Sex Museum, which was more attraction than museum, but for two Euros fifty you can't go wrong. We did a canal cruise, toured the Heineken Experience (admission includes three free beers and a glass to take home). The best part was a ride in which it simulated being a bottle of beer by shaking the floor.
Amsterdam is a beautiful city. The vast majority of the buildings date to the 17th century - that's amazing, the Dutch were first colonizing New York around that time. The canals are gorgeous, but the water is rather dirty, which is kind of disturbing. Also, people throw their trash everywhere, unlike London, which is one of the cleanest cities I've ever seen.
Everyone was a tourist. We heard little to no Dutch on the entire trip, and I can imagine natives hate it. I could never live in Amsterdam - I honestly can't stand tourists. But, of course, that's what I am.
Today a group of us went to St. Paul's church and climbed to the very top of the dome. It had what so far is the best views of the city, although we are riding the London Eye later on in the trip.
Tonight's my roomate's birthday, so we'll be hitting the pubs. Back to the daily grind, I guess.
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