I was going through some old pics and found the pics that took while on my last break during a stop in Amsterdam. As a contractor, one gets a break/R&R either every 4 months or every 6 months. It just depends on the contract/company. I've heard that some Security contractors may even get a break every other month. So it just depends. Anyway, Europe is a great place but the price of the Euro makes for an expensive trip. I only spent a few days in Amsterdam.

This the main museum in Amsterdam. Most of it was being renovated at the time but otherwise it was very nice.


The red light district doesn't really come alive until 11 PM or so and then it is filled with tourists. Even most of the bars won't open until 10 PM. It's an 'uh' interesting place.



My hotel was a VERY small room that had a view of the brick wall of anohter building. And THIS I recall being told to be lucky to get it for just 80 euros. The canals are everywhere and while picturesque, sure do smell. Bikes too are everywhere and the weather was very similar to Seattle.


People complain about high gas prices in the states but it sure seems in Europe the really do something about them. If you want to see the future of cars in America, I think you can look to Europe.

Another picture of a canal less the odor.

The Heinekin brewery puts on a good tour.

A typical street in Amsterdam. Very crowded, many bikes everywhere.