Journal 15

Having so much fun over here! We went into Amsterdam today and spent most of it wandering around. I bought a Netherlands flag, but only a small one because I didn't have the 40 some euros for the full size. We wandered past some sketchy shops, the t-shirts were hilarious. Take the McDonalds golden 'm' and turn it into a pair of spread legs and add "I'm loving it." Just ridiculous. Then there was "Good boys go to heaven, bad girls go to Amsterdam." These people, I tell you. We had lunch at an American style restaurant, and took a boat tour of the canals. I would highly recommend one to any who want to visit Amsterdam. You see a lot and learn some interesting stuff too. As we headed back to the train station, we passed through part of the Red Light District. It was getting dark, so some places were open for business. It was insane the stuff you could see and purchase there. Apparently (according to a booklet I was given by a fellow Canadian) the basic package of about 1/2 an hour starts at about 50 euro. I think it contains a few minutes of fore-play along with intercourse, and the condoms are free. Prices go up from there. And the stories I've been told about mirrors and children, were either not true or didn't apply to that neighborhood. Curtis saw everything I did. Anyway, we leave for a different part of the Netherlands tomorrow. I have to remember that Holland is actually a province, not the country. And the Gelderland from the movie "A Knight's Tale" is another province. Pretty sweet!