Monday, April 21, 2008

Birthday Campers.

Rise and Shine Amsterdam Campers. From our bunk beds we did rise and then off to breakfast for a big surprise. American coffee, granola and OJ...wowza the ten little campers did say! (Wow I am such a poet!) We wanted to go to the Anne Frank house early to beat the supposed disasterous line. It was quite an interesting experience. It was very surreal walking through her home. Having read the story back in the day, and having such a strong connection with the history, it was truly shocking to actually be physically present in the space. I have to say however, the way they redesigned the house to make it into a museum is very unappealing and industrial...slightly distracting. Stainless steal railings do not add a comforting feeling to a daunting historical home. We grabbed a cup of coffee and then wondered the streets of Amsterdam. I have said this before and I will say it again, Amsterdam is a glorious and beautiful city and I could imagine myself living there, it is just damaged by the smoke clouds of pot lingering over the city and the red lights over the doors take away all of its charm. It is eerie how much freedom the city has and I found myself feeling a little uncomfortable at times. And when I said earlier we walked around the entire city, we actually walked around the entire city in search of the infamous Pancake Bakery. I ordered a Mexican Pan-cake. It was more like a crepe (so don't think I am crossing the sweet and salty line). We finally made it to the Van Gough Museum only to walk around the entire building, it was like follow the leader but the leader was lost. Three girls laughed at how ridiculous it was but then they told us that they did the exact same thing. I AMSTERDAM pictures followed by more eating. Waffles delight plus free waffles delight. Mir convinced the man at the most delicious waffle stand in the entire world to give Dar and Lime free waffles for their birthday. After a long day of eating and museums the 10 little campers headed back to their cabins. Nap time I say, it was nap time indeed. In honor of the two little campers birthdays, Lime and Dara, we celebrated at Waggamama's. Say that a couple of times, it is quite nice. We headed back to the hostel to play camp games in our cabin. Zoo is sure fun to play with 10 of your friends after not seeing them for a long time. Cheers to 21.