I amsterdam

Today was our first full day here. We started our day with bagels, something we've REALLY missed, then went to the Rijkmuseum (and saw the I amstersam sign along the way), then we got our first stoopwafels (two warm, thin waffles with caramel inside). We found our way to our second hostel (that we'll be staying in for the next 3 nights), got settled in, and grabbed dinner. We got Thai food, so good! As you can see I had coconut juice for my drink :)

Some general observations: Dutch people are REALLY nice (nicer than Americans! And far friendlier that the French), the Dutch language sounds like a mixture of French, English and Alien, and we all miss America (it's the certain comforts of having stores open on Sundays, waiters who smile at you, and food that actually has lots of flavor that remind you what you're missing). Also, so many people use bicycles as a means of transportation here it's INCREDIBLE.

Oh, and I have to mention that he stairs in our hostel are basically just ladders. The building is tall and skinny (and the people here, too) so the stairs are kiiiinda scary.

Again I'm not sure what order the pictures will post in but hopefully you can piece it all together!