Amsterdam + 1

6/17/09 Wednesday
Hallo all!
We awoke this morning to a hearty breakfast of sliced meats and cheeses, an array of breads, jams, juices and eggs, and even some familiar cereal. This was a big help in the start of our day, neither of us are adjusted to the time here just yet. I think I got about 3 hours of sleep (I knew that the nap yesterday was a bad idea, but I couldn't resist.) Well, as breakfast came to an end, we headed out on foot across town to look for a new power adapter. The desk clerk at the hotel showed us where an electronics supply store was and that was our first destination. After our purchase we didn't have any set plans so we decided to look around the part of town we had to hurry through yesterday because of the rain. Taking our time and taking in all of the sites and sounds, we looked at architecture, boats, a flower market, a flea market of sorts, cats in windows, statues and such. All while keeping a mindful eye trying staying out of the way of the bustling traffic, which was about 70% bicycles. I still can't get over how many people not only commute on bike, but on how they do it. Some while chatting to the cyclist next to them. Some with a baby on a seat up front and another child in back. Some people are even holding an empty bike along side of them as they weave in and out of traffic.
After a half a day's worth of gawking we headed back to the Hotel Acro to charge the computer and such. Because of our large breakfast we just had a snack for lunch and then head to yet another unseen part of town to find dinner. We ate outside at this little cafe and had some unique salads, mine was covered in honey and goat cheese, YUM! Last night (tues. night) we ate outside also and got to have some schitchzel and a lamb dish. Dinner has been nice both nights everything is served at a laid back pace so you never seem in a hurry.Which is perfect because it never did get really dark last night-the sun doesn't set till after ten and is up by five.
Overall the last two days have seemed surreal....and we have so much left to see and do. We will keep you posted!