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Final European Trip of the Year: Amsterdam!

May 18th, 2011 amguar12

As this year is drawing to a close, most of my time during the next few weeks will be spent at Sussex, studying for and taking exams. However, for one last city to visit throughout the year, Nora and I chose Amsterdam. I thought that seeing the city in May would bring nice spring weather and the famous tulips that Holland is known for. Unfortunately, it rained and was quite cold in Amsterdam, but a fun last trip anyway!

Nora and I travelled back to Amsterdam on Sunday night and had all day Monday and Tuesday to explore the city. Setting out in the rain Monday morning, we first went to the Anne Frank House, which was a great cultural experience, especially for anyone who has read her diary. We walked all through all of the canal districts, which were so beautiful despite the dampness and dreary weather. We did a canal tour one night and explored other areas such as the Red Light District, Nieuwmarkt and Dam Square. Nora and I took a 3 hour walking tour of the city, which provided us with great background knowledge of the city.

Personally, we had some great food in Amsterdam. During the day, we would snack on some cheese, which is delicious in Holland by the way. We had plenty of these waffle cookies, with Dutch syrup on them. Also, since Amsterdam is such a multi-cultural area, there were so many different food options! I had a classic American cheeseburger, some Indonesian food and even a red Thai curry all while in Amsterdam.

OK, so now I am back in my flat, having just gotten back from Gatwick Airport hours ago. That was my last time in Gatwick that I have planned, and although I hate to fly, I really love that airport! Nora and I got up so early this morning, so needless to say, I am quite exhausted. It was so good to travel, and it is good to be back in the flat as well. Currently, I am sitting at my kitchen table with 2 of my mates, who are having lunch. Alright, time for travel is over; now let’s bring on the studying and exams!

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