The last few days have been interesting. It has been snowing, hailing, and raining here in Amsterdam. I can do the rain (Oregon got me warmed up for that) but the snow is new to me. The snow is draped over everything... rooftops, cars, houseboats, bikes. It's absolutely gorgeous but it makes walking around a bit of a challenge. After it snows, all the walk ways are completely frozen. Last night I was slipping and sliding all over the place on our way to the bars. Got myself a sore behind complemented...
Amsterdam is absolutely gorgeous. Right now, although it's snowing and freezing, everything is so charming. I've been here in the city for a couple days now and I'm still trying to get my bearings. I get lost probably like 5 times a day but in the end it all works out. The city is shaped like a giant U with all the canals arching towards the center. I live right on the Prinsengract canal in a really nice neighboor called Joordan. The Anne Frank...
I really wish I could just ship everything I could ever want over, including Molly.Packing for 4+ months with just two bags is a challenge. One of the travel books advised to lay out whatever you think you'll need - only take half - and plan to need twice as much money.Wish me luck. My flight leaves tomorrow at 8am - 3hrs to Houston, Tx and 9.5hrs to Amsterdam. Hello sleeping pill and a faux good-night's rest. I arrive in Amsterdam at 8am on Monday...
