I'm half way through a two week stay in Holland. We're in Amsterdam itself for the annual IBC tradeshow which ends today. I've had a lot of free time and have been wandering the streets with my camera being again awed by the history just sitting next to the sidewalk. I'm regularly finding buildings which were built in th 1600s. 400 years ago! Amazing.
I'm also taking time to just sit in the cafes (yeah, like I need a reason to do this. ;)) and watch the world go by why I enjoy a beer or a coffee. I also rented a bright red bike and am experiencing the city for the first time from the bike lane. Wholey different, let me tell you. You really have to watch all around you to be sure that someone isn't bearing down on you. The city is a lot smaller by bike too.
Later today I have to make a trek to the laundromat and see if I can figure out how to use that. Wish me luck.