Return to Trip ItineraryA One Week Bike Trip in HollandDay 1 - Arrival in Amsterdam |
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We arrived at Schiphol about 7 AM, and, first things first, found a toilet
- no problem. Next, we headed for the baggage area and while waiting for
our duffel bags, located an ATM machine. On the first attempt the machine
won't give me the amount I ask for. I tried a lower amount, f800, but it
said my limit is f750, so still no money. By this time, our luggage had
arrived (faster than most US airports) - no problems here. My son and I
than tried a different ATM machine, and settled for f150 each.
We than headed for the train platform, where we purchased two tickets to Amsterdam for f6.25 each. We were on the train at 8:30 AM. Arriving at the Amsterdam train station we purchased a strippencart each (for f11.50 each) and headed for the hostel, which was crowded with people waiting to check in. Since it was too early to check in, we rented a locker (self-service, f2.50), crammed both duffel bags in, and bought tickets for a canal sightseeing tour (f13.50 for two). It was interesting, and our guide was entertaining, joking in several languages. After the tour we returned to the train station to pick up any tourist info we could find, then headed over to the Red Light district to check it out. I guess being still early in the day, there wasn't too much activity, though we did see some ladies in the windows. We found the Hard Rock Cafe store in the area, and bought two T-shirts (f35 each). Back at the hostel, we were able to check in (f34.50 each for the first night and f90 for a room for two for the second (Sunday) night), and bought tickets to the Van Gogh Museum (f23) for Sunday.
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