At last, I’m alone in Europe again.
Having my ibook with me, I booked my ticket just a week before I made up my mind to Amsterdam.
I’ve never plan to be in this city before, but I’d say I’m addicted to this city after the three days visit.
From oslo to Amsterdam, I stepped on my last stop with my 16.5 kg backpack. I was so lucky to be in the not so sound hostel and upgraded to the female dorm with 14 single beds but not in a room of 10 bulk beds.
I actually have no idea to tour around, but being in such an easy-access city, I’m so relax to just walk, walk, walk…
First of all, the most impressive thing is that I can easily talk to people around in English, means that even I don’t speak dutch, I can still be a well-informed tourist.
The city is filled with delicate buildings and bicycles. I would really like to rent a bike and seems that it’s the most ‘backpacker’ way to explore this city. But the bike traffic is so busy and intensive, to avoid slow down the fluent circulation, I think I better keep walking.
While there’s another option that you can pay by every minute to hire a bike with driver to tour around, it’s eco-friendly and not costly, but I’d leave that till I can walk no more at my 60 years old.
I spend one day to get used to the city and visited some of the must-go museum (Van Gogh Museum, Annie Frank Annex…) Feel so harvesting to see those world famous paintings.
When I was lying on my bed back on my cozy female dorm to check where I should head for the next day, I found an ad. ‘FREE tour Amsterdam!’. It’s free and I’m free enough to take the chance. www.newamsterdamtours.com
I was so impressed by the walking tour with those detail and interesting story offered by the guide, Ruth.
The 3 hour tour were fun with history and insight of the city. See some picts.
The thinnest building in Amsterdam:
What it said it’s free, but tips are always welcome. I tipped for e10 and that’s a good deal~~
Maybe I’m lucky, everything I ran into this city is nice and perfect. Or if I should have hopped into the free tour in Paris, I’d love Paris more?
