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Day -1, Friday, April 26, 2013

Two days until the Breakaway, Making his way from Amsterdam to Rotterdam

 

Ben spent the last of his 3 days in Amsterdam sightseeing and spending as much time as he could before leaving for Rotterdam and joining the Breakaway. Amsterdam is a beautiful and vibrant city. Our amarillo adventurer was wide-eyed and awestruck from the instant he arrived in the city by train and stepped outside of Amsterdam Centraal Station. He marveled at the steady streams of commuters, tourists, passing trams, and bicylists, and the magnificant buildings and canals.

 

In the afternoon, Ben took a free guided walking tour with Sandemans New Amsterdam tours. For a modest 3 euros per person, our guide Rob took the tour group throughout the city and gave us an in depth commentary on the city's rich history. The tour is amazing and highly recommended. However, you'll definitely need an excellent pair of comfortable walking shoes. The tour is 3 hours with lots of walking.

 

Here are some pictures from Ben's three days in Amsterdam.

 

Hustle and bustle of pedestrians as Ben exits Amsterdam Centraal Station (picture of the station itself later on)

 

Trams arriving and departing every minute from throughout the city

 

Some of the picturesque canals throughout the city

 

 

 

 

(5 am in Rotterdam and Ben's typist is starting to nod off. Will post more pics in the morning as he makes his way to Rotterdam... Thanks everyone for joining Ben on his latest adventure!)

Amsterdam looks like NYC after Sandy!

On the Dawn look for Noel Chavez who is the restaurant manager. Anything you want or need he provides. He is warm, friendly and the ultimate professional. Say hello to him for me, Cynthia from the winter cruises on the Gem.