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January 10th 2006
Published: January 16th 2006
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Our short tour of Amsterdam

Amsterdam in three hours



We had an eight hour layover in Amsterdam and could not resist a quick peek into the city. In no time we had cleared passports and were headed the centeral train station located in downtown Amsterdam.

We walked down the narrow streets of gingerbread houses and canals. It was still dark when we got off the train and the city was mostly empty. The coffeshops, which sell something a little more stimulating than koffie, were the only thing open. We walked to the historic Jordaan district and saw the Anne Frank house. We took a very quick look into the infamouse Red Light Distric. Only place I know of were you see restrauts, baby strollers, cystalware shopps, and brothels in the same block!

We had just enough time to stop for a quick koffie and bagel . After our brief dip into the histrory and uniquie culutre of Amsterdam we were back on the train to the airport and off to the next leg of our journey. I can't believe we are all ready headed to Africa!!

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14th January 2006

Glad to see you out and about
Just thought I'd drop a hello.....Hello... mick

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