Amsterdam Update #1

Hello Everyone!

I have been getting some questions about when I will post an entry about Europe. To everyone who reads this I am safe and sound! I arrived in Amsterdam on Friday at 6 am central time. Here in Amsterdam it was about 1 pm. I managed to find my way into Amsterdam central and buy a three day metro/bus pass This has proved to be a great purchase at 15.50 euro. I have unlimited use and this can take me all over and outside of Amsterdam to places such as the area I am staying in.

The town that I am staying in is called Bijlmer. This is only about 20mins outside of the center of Amsterdam. It is a very quick tram ride. The area is very basic and a bit odd but, the people I am staying with are great. I have yet to explore it but, I will head to the net metro stop and check out the stores. There are two girls and both are very nice. I decided to couch surf because I wanted to meet some locals and I actually felt safer doing that instead of a hostel. For those who don't know, couchsurfing is a online database of people who offer there houses for travelers to stay. It sounds scary but, it is wonderful if you know what to do. Elenora Hof is hosting me and we shared a wonderful breakfast of my oatmeal and some barkery bread!

So far I have just done some walking in Amsterdam central. I took the tram back into town yesterdam evening and just enjoyed a walk around the area. I watch some Holland Beach Soccer in dam square. I also walked into the area that my dad and I visited when we were here in 2007.

Today I am going to explore some more areas of the city and maybe go to the zoo. The weather is very windy and cloudy today. So, I am bundled up but, still looking cute. Elenora gave me some maps and guides and told me a few places to go. I would love to go to some museums but, they are expensive here and I want to save that for London and Italy!

Overall Amsterdam is so cute. It is full of tourist but, people sure do know how to dress over here. They are not afraid of fashion and I respect that. I have today and Sunday here and then I leave Monday afternoon for Brussels! Also to note I wish we had a great metro system like they do here, it makes travel so much easier. Once I have a computer in Belgium I will post pictures.

Savannah