Tuesday 24 July 2007

On to the ship

Unfortunately, we have to say good-bye to the most wonderful bed in the world only to say hello to 2 single bunks. I certainly wouldn't want to be spoiled, but I could use a few more nights sleeping on a cloud! I certainly have been inspired to seek out this for my own boudoir.

Today the skys have opened up and buckets are falling. Fortunatly, we have planned to cab it to the boat (only really a 20 min walk). After we drop off our bags, we decide to brave the weather, and umbrellas in hand head back into the city.

The rain is sporadic, but when it comes down it pours. Each local we talk to says this is typical Amsterdam weather. It is not cold, only wet. The locals are obviously used to these showers as the terraces don't really shut down and as soon as the rain let's up people are back thronging in the streets and on the terraces.

We discover once we get to our room that there is an 'all-inclusive' drink option offered. After intensive 'number crunching' we decide to opt in to this. Now each day is occupied by 'getting our money's worth'. Not a bad job to be charged with.

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