February 6th, 2006
Does anybody have any favorite restaurants/haunts in Amsterdam?
We’re wearing Depends we’re so excited. o
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February 7th, 2006 at 7:47 am
i loved amsterdam - it is sooo beautiful. the canals and bridges and oh, i miss it.
i don’t remember where i ate though…sorry.
it’s been said, but Anne Frank House is not to be missed, especially if you grew up devouring the diary like i did. but even if you didn’t, go for the history and the experience alone. you really get a sense of how little space these people had and what it must have been like for them to live like that.
and also, it’s holland, so you can get yourself a lovely pair of authentic wooden clogs if you so desire!
February 7th, 2006 at 7:57 am
I sent a email to Heather as well, but the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh museum are must sees. I was more intrested in the cultural sites when I was there last, but I did a canal tour and they had some great food on that, but it’s the sights that make that worthwhile.
If you have the time, I would also strongly recommend going to see Madurodam, which is a huge 1:25 model city that has components of all the major sites of Holland. It’s over by the Hague, and it’s amazing the amount of detail in that bad boy. http://www.madurodam.nl/index2.php
And it’s true, pomme frites are the next step to heaven.
February 7th, 2006 at 8:35 am
I don’t have any dining ideas - however, I would say - be careful in the markets. It was my first time out of the country and I was 18 and naive. My friend sat her backpack down next to me in a shoe store and within seconds it was gone, so was her plane ticket (we were flying home the next day), camera, and passport. Just watch your stuff all the time!
Other than that - I remember it being so beautiful and I really loved the Anne Frank house and the Van Gogh museum. Have a great time!
February 7th, 2006 at 8:55 am
hey! european travel gets me pretty excited too. can’t believe no one’s mentioned it yet so i have to pipe up and tell you to be sure to go to the american hotel while you’re there for drinks or dinner. have such a good time!
http://www.edenhotelgroup.com/content/default.asp?hotel=15
February 7th, 2006 at 11:06 am
One of my friends went abroad for a semester there. She said she never used public transportation. She just rented a bike and was on her way. So did everyone else, apparently. High or not.
She was always the former
February 7th, 2006 at 12:05 pm
Have a safe trip!!
Ann
February 7th, 2006 at 12:30 pm
Not sure about the food, but you have to go to the Palace, and Vondelpark.. Also PC Hoofdstraat for some EXPENSIVE shopping, and maybe spotting some Dutch
VIPS. The Red light district (Walletjes) is also recomended. Also, try a canal trip if you have time.. It tells you all about the city. Museums are a must. VAn Gogh and Rijksmuseum.
Traveling from the airport is a breaze too.. Take the train, takes about 20 mins and costs 6 euros 20 cents.
I live in the netherlands, and if you need some help, just drop me an email.. More than willing to help.
February 7th, 2006 at 12:49 pm
I was gonna give you guys some tips…but looks like everyone has it covered….
Have a great trip!!
I can’t wait for the pictures!!
February 7th, 2006 at 1:14 pm
Amsterdamn is a great city.
For breakfast…Barney’s Breakfast Bar is the greatest (Haarlemmerstraat 102). Years later and I still dream of the irish breakfast made with imported Irish bacon. It is a coffee shop as well.
The indonesian restaurant in Dam Square with the big window was excellent as well.
Amen on the Pannekoken.
Have fun!
February 7th, 2006 at 2:09 pm
Check out the sex museum…it’s really fun! Especially the cartoon porn section. Heineken Brewery is worth the 10 euro because they give you beer along the way. Vondelpark is amazing…I was only there in the summer but it’ll be just as beautiful. It’s great people watching in all the piazza type areas…I really liked the one by the Hard Rock Cafe where old men played music and played life size games of chess. Just enjoy it. It’s great!
February 7th, 2006 at 2:30 pm
I know nothing of Amsterdam. But have a fantastic time Armstrongs! YAY!
February 7th, 2006 at 2:54 pm
I’ve never been outside the airport in Amsterdam, but it was pretty cool. Lots of good places to eat, and even a decent art museum.
I’m not saying you should spend your whole trip in the airport, I’m just saying Schiphol has more to see than many American cities. (and here I’m thinking Rochester)
February 7th, 2006 at 2:55 pm
Hope you both have a wonderful time in Amsterdam. A friend of mine has moved there and I hope to visit soon - beautiful country, and I look forward to all your fab photos!!
February 7th, 2006 at 3:51 pm
Long time reader of both your blogs. Will be in Amsterdam 10th-19th on business. Look me up if want to get a drink with fellow jack mormon.
February 7th, 2006 at 4:01 pm
My last trip to Amsterdam:
http://tinyurl.com/c3ncl
February 7th, 2006 at 4:05 pm
I have to second the recommendation of the Supper Club. Trippy is the best word I can come up with to describe it, but it’s so much more than that. If you see a little coffeeshop called Route 66, say Hi for me!
And let Heather know there’s Internet cafe’s everywhere. If you can’t find a hotel you like, We stayed in a little apartment above one of the Bulldog’s and it was freakin’ great.
http://www.bulldoghotel.com/htmlen/apartamentos.htm
February 7th, 2006 at 4:58 pm
Have a safe and wonderful trip!
February 7th, 2006 at 8:56 pm
Any place where there are crepes (pancakes), eat them. They are heavenly.
February 7th, 2006 at 9:48 pm
Just sent a list of restaurants and assorted things to do to Heather. But as a recap, don’t leave the country without trying Indonesian rijstaffel, vlaamse frites w/mayonnaise or curry, pannekoeken, fondue made with dutch cheese, white beer, and matje herring.
You cannot get a bad meal in Amsterdam, so have fun exploring.
Eet smakelijk!
February 9th, 2006 at 4:46 am
A lot of really good comments up there. Rose’s Cantina is excellent Mexican food. Vondelpark is lovely. I’m sure you’ve found a place to stay, but if not, the best way is to go to the tourist office. It’s on the road facing the water with Centraal Station on the other side. We couldn’t find anything on our own but they got us into the Hilton (the Lennon-Ono Hilton) for Ä50 a night. Bargain!
If you decide to get out of Amsterdam, Keukenhof is lovely. We went a bit later in the year so the tulip fields where out, but it’s meant to be gorgeous at any time of the year. http://www.keukenhof.nl/
February 9th, 2006 at 5:54 am
Oops, sorry if this was sent before! Sent a longer email to Heather, but in short, don’t leave the country without trying Indonesian rijsstaffel (our friends took us to Tempo Doeloe and Indrapura, but lots of inexpensive places too), vlaamse frites with mayonnaise or curry (best on Voetboogstraat near the Bloemenmarkt), dutch cheese fondue, and matje herring. Bring home chocolate and cheese.
You can’t get a bad meal in this city…Eet smakelijk!
February 15th, 2006 at 2:09 pm
Welcome home! What you shared with us so far has been fantastic. Looking forward to the rest.
February 15th, 2006 at 3:48 pm
Whattis word (in either English or Dutch) that conveys simultaneous happiness for and jealousness of another individual? Or in this case, an unbearably adorable/globetrottin’ couple?
February 15th, 2006 at 4:15 pm
So glad to hear the blurbodoocery made it home safely. You’ll both be happy to hear I am going to FORCE my husband to go, now. Your posts from the trip (and the pictures!) sealed our fate. Thank you for sharing.
BTW, when I saw the “All your base are belong to us” pic I showed it to my husband, and we both DIED laughing. Thank you for that.
February 16th, 2006 at 10:39 am
So glad that the Armstrongs are back in the states.
I have been a long time lurker, but I had to comment today because of the post on dooce. I can totally understand the flood of emotions that Heather felt after receiving the call about Chuck. I have 4 dogs(still have one puppy for sale…any takers)and I wouldn’t know what I would do without the 3 “permanant” residents in our home. They aren’t just pets…they are part of my family. I am actually even struggling with letting go of the puppy cause I have gotten so attached.
Anyway…I just wanted to say that I am thrilled that the nice young boy took good care of your Chuckster and you have him back safe and sound.
Let Heather know a couple things…I am sure Chuck loves her just as much as she loves him, whether he shows it or not, dogs have funny ways about them and that I would have had the same thoughts of jumping the next flight home had he not been located.
Welcome Home Armstrongs….enjoy Leta, Chuck and the dreaded laundry!