Amsterdam: an introduction to cycling in Europe!

And what an introduction...

Amsterdam must be dutch for cycling crazy. There are bikes everywhere, so when in Rome (or Amsterdam).... Hiring a bike is a great way to see the city, although it takes a few minutes to remember consistantly to stay on the right side of the road. Bikes are number one. Apparently, if a motorist hits a cyclist, they are given stiff penalities, regardless of whose fault it was... subsequently all motorists give people on bikes a wide berth.

Went to the Van Gogh museum as well, which was pretty amazing. Lots of beautiful paintings. I met a girl from Aussie/Brasil, Juliana, so we wondered the streets, had coffee at the cafes and checked out the red light district in the evening.

Pic's to come...

Am off to Paris today to meet up with Emma and travel to Clemont Ferrand. Might have to start listening to those french conversation tapes again! : )