Well a "coach" actually. I leave tonight from Britain and get into Amsterdam tomorrow at 9 AM. Turns out Nicole Hrycaj, who some of you might remember from High School, lives in Amsterdam now and she's crazily agreed to meet me at the station tomorrow morning and take me bike riding around Amsterdam - how cool is that? It should be a great way to see the city and not something I would have done on my own (I don't even remember the last time I was on a bike - but I haven't told Nikki that). So I'm really looking forward to it.
Other than that the last day in Britain was pretty much just a recap. Went back to Trafalgar (I know I mispelled that) Square because it was raining the other day when I went and today was bright and sunny. Went back to a couple of other places as well. Now I'm back at the hostel where I'm going to hang out until 6 then I'll collect my bag and head to Victoria Coach Station for the (hopefully) uneventful overnight trip to Amsterdam.
I've posted some of the London pics (http://www.adoramapix.com/jjtest/London/), put only a small sample (like 30 of 300). This internet access at the hostels kinda sucks but I'm trying to figure out a better solution. But the cell networks here are just as screwed up as they are back at home with roaming charges being crazy expensive. So y'all are stuck with the sporadic posts and emails, the lack of spelling and grammar checking and watered down pic uploads until I figure something out.
I have to say I'm starting to get a little homesick already which I hadn't expected. But isn't entirely surprising either. So that's it for now. I'll post more rantings and, hopefully, some pics of me NOT falling off a bike into oncoming traffic (kidding Mom - i'll be fine) tomorrow or the Monday.
6 comments:
I am enjoying reading about your adventures! I remember the last time you were on a bike and I know it wasn't pretty!
ok, i would give almost anything to see you on a bike in amsterdam (actually, anywhere for that matter!) LOL i hope you have a blast there! i'm sure you'll have some good stories! and don't worry about being homesick---it's normal to feel that way, particularly in the beginning. at some point, something will kick in and you'll get to a place where it's easier to deal (not sure when i became an expert on this?!?) either way, look forward to hearing your adventures! love, holly :)
Please tell me I'm wrong! You did not say Y'all! I too remember you "riding" a bike. Never forget your roots,John it's youz guyz!
I hope you had a safe trip to Amsterdam. I loved that city and can't believe it's already been ten years since I traveled there.
In addition to the biking around, make sure you take a boat tour of the canals. I found it to be very helpful for providing a snapshot of the city layout, and in figuring my way around the city the next day as I walked around.
Tell Nicole I said Hello!
How are you going to ride a bike with no ass! :) Have fun... get into trouble and talk to strangers.
we've had no updates since you got on this bike in amsterdam...i'm having horrible nightmares that you've cycled off a cliff and/or have been taken hostage in a brothel! holly
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