Just thought i would share my weekend.

 

As above went to Amsterdam on sat morning and got back yesterday evening. Main point of going was to give my other half her first experience of flying, believe it or not she is nearly 40 and had never flown lol or been abroad at all until i took her to Paris year before last.

 

Firstly the weather, like here was amazing, didnt take a jacket, went in shorts and came back in shorts, only took hand luggage, so no messing about at the airport.

I went to Amsterdam in '08 on a zrun and always fancied another visit at some time, so i decided for a short break now was a good time.

 

I booked a hotel literally in the heart of the city, so nowhere was too far to walk, although we did walk for bloody miles lol It wasnt that cheap at 177euros for the night, i could have had a 4 or 5 star further out the centre, but we didnt spend long in the room anyway, literally shower and sleep.

 

Restaurants every step you take, so the choice is great, but i have to say everything is pricey, the bloody euro is the worst invention ever It made no odds really that the pound is stronger because everything is just rounded up and for a simple bottle of water was 2 euro.

Plus in restaurants they add local tax 6% and vat at 5%. For example we went to a steakhouse for a meal around midnight and a sirloin, chips, salad, garlic bread, missus only had a banana split, i had 2 pints of lager, she had a malibu and coke, came to 57 euros:blink:

 

I dont mind paying good money for a good night out but i hate being ripped off:no:

I think i spent a total of £180 for a day and half. Weekend with flights and acc best part of £400.

 

I could have gone to spain for a week for the 2 of us for that lol.

 

So conclusion, had a great time, she loved it, but very expensive considering we are in the European union, not like the old days when you could really go to town with very little money in comparison.

Truly great city to visit, that never sleeps, always something to do or somewhere to go, obviously had to visit the redlight district, tried not to look too long and hard in the windows as i had the missus tugging at my hand:laugh:

Feet and legs are still aching from all the walking, but it was nice to get back in the zed with the roof off for the drive home from the airport.

 

 

Any questions, or you feel like a visit sometime and want to know more, let me know.

Cheers

Graham

I know Amsterdam very well. Did you manage to squeeze in a dutch rudder at any point during your visit? It's a must

Never been there but sounds like you had a great time mate:thumbup1: and as for sore feet walking the last time I was away in Glasgow we walked around the shops and came back to the hotel my feet killing me so I took of my shoes of and found out they where two odd shoes:laugh: June will never let me live it down lol the first thing she did was post it all over facebook for the world to see:slap: but we did have a good time:thumbup:

I know Amsterdam very well. Did you manage to squeeze in a dutch rudder at any point during your visit? It's a must

 

Enlighten me lol

Odd shoes lol, never done that, but i did have my zip break on my jeans going to the airport, it was 6am so a bit nippy for shorts, but after constantly walking round the airport trying to cover up with my T shirt, i decided to put my shorts on and have done with it lol

Never been to Amsterdam Graham, but would love to sample the delights with a good lads holiday.....mmmmm, another zrun anyone??

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dutch+rudder

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dutch+rudder

 

wtf?

I have two pairs of almost identical shoes but one is size 9 the other size 10 the size 9 is now in the bin.:yes:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dutch+rudder

 

:laugh::laugh: Thats why i took the missus, didnt have to use my own hands :thumbup1:

Never been to Amsterdam Graham, but would love to sample the delights with a good lads holiday.....mmmmm, another zrun anyone??

 

What, like the one leaving in about 10 days time?

What, like the one leaving in about 10 days time?

 

I would loved to have come along Ian, but June is always usually busy for me, last weekend was the only time this month im not working.

 

If you go to Cocos outback for the ribs again, seriously dont bother, they were disgusting. I spent ages looking for the place as we went there in 08 and i remembered the rack of ribs being superb. How time has changed ( or chef) lol.

 

Have a good time, look forward to seeing some pics when you get back.

With me spending on the Zed, the wife as this rule that the equivalent must be spent on her :surrender:

 

So it looks like a trip to Rome for a long weekend is on the cards :laugh:

 

Glad you had a good time Graham, never been there but the lad as a few times, he tells me he goes for the museums :tongue_smilie:

With me spending on the Zed, the wife as this rule that the equivalent must be spent on her :surrender:

 

So it looks like a trip to Rome for a long weekend is on the cards :laugh:

 

Glad you had a good time Graham, never been there but the lad as a few times, he tells me he goes for the museums :tongue_smilie:

 

 

Went to the sex museum, thats as cultural as we got lol

Glad you had a great time Graham....

 

....I've never been there either; but Julia has a cousin living there and we have talked about visiting for years now but still not gotten round to it....!!

 

Richard:thumbup1:

Worth a visit Richard, great atmosphere, really friendly too and plenty to do.

Went to the sex museum, thats as cultural as we got lol

 

Lol, i went there about 20 years ago. I hadnt realized till that day that it was possible to be bored by porn

 

Heineken? brewery tour was much more fun

Glad you enjoyed it Graham. Hope you didnt overdo the spliffs or the cannabis cakes! :lol:

Glad you enjoyed it Graham. Hope you didnt overdo the spliffs or the cannabis cakes! :lol:

 

Dont partake Rich, infact the smell when walking past some cafes was like camel shite, but i now enjoy Heineken lol

Dont partake Rich, infact the smell when walking past some cafes was like camel shite, but i now enjoy Heineken lol

 

Ha ha I agree mate! Beer would win for me every time :thumbup1:

Had an interesting night in the "Bannana Bar" a few yrs ago :)

Walked past the banana bar a few times lol, would liked to have gone into see a sex show, but at 35+ euros plus drinks each, felt it wasnt worth it lol

Walked past the banana bar a few times lol, would liked to have gone into see a sex show, but at 35+ euros plus drinks each, felt it wasnt worth it lol

 

Must of changed, was pay on door for 1hr entry, but drinks were free, naked girls lieing on bar serving drinks, and other things ! Lol