I see London, I see France...

We came, we saw, our jaws hit the floor! This place is absolutely insane with the people and places we've seen. Culture shock I believe is what its called, or maybe thats the three (yes, only 3) beers I had on our Heineken tour. Its unbelievable how different it is going from Brugge, a small innocent city, to this! Our Heineken tour was awesome, although costing 15 euro it was 100% worth it!! We arrived in Amsterdam, after a few delays along the way, last night at about 10:30pm. Our hostel is only a few steps from the station and in the heart of all the action. Now this room we are staying in at "the flying pig" is quiet an experience.It fits 16 queen size BUNK beds holding, obviously, 32 people both male and female. I dont think you could experience this in any other city but Amsterdam. We kept the pattern alive and stopped for something to eat once we got settled in this zoo, since afterall-brazil and the netherlands competed in 'football' last night. We chose to take the journey down the red light district to get it over with, although Kim seemed to enjoy it a bit more than was necessary. I am shocked at what people will do for money and what people will pay for...ugh. I guess it wouldnt be Amsterdam without it!! And then of course the smell of pot, everywhere!! and oh ya..our hostel has a bar in it with a special smoking room in the back, is this real life? Made sure to wear the most hippie looking outfit I had to avoid sticking out like a sore thumb...haha ;-) It is crazy to see the amount of people who travel on bike, you almost have to watch getting hit by a biker more than a bus, train or car...those Europeans are crazy on the two wheelers! Today was one of the days we took advantage of sleeping in since we will be here for two days. We left this morning to see the Ann Frank museum which was very interesing! Tonight we are going on a pub crawl with some other people in the hostel. Sounds a bit sketchy but its Amsterdam, if its not a pub crawl its another stroll down the red light-im good, thanks! Tomorrow afternoon we head to Berlin to see STACI for a few days :-)...watch out, damage done by THREE americans can be fatal!!