Day: 56
I woke up after 4 hours of sleep and realized I had to make it to the airport to catch my plane to Dortmand (Germany). I shouldered my bag and made my way to the bus station the whole time watching over my shoulder to see if the police were coming for me (as per last nights criminal activities). I made it to the shuttle stop and the rest of my day was a blur of bus, plane, bus, train, tram and walking. I arrived at my hostel (The Flying Pig) in Amsterdam exhausted thinking about calling it an early night so I can partake in everything the city has to offer tomorrow. I headed out, found dinner and went back to the hostel just after nine. Now I wanted to call it an early night but this was far to oearly for a city like Amsterdam so I headed down to the bar in the basement for a beer and just to chill out.
Before I knew it I had made some friends (two Brits, Brooks and Hannah on vacation for a couple of days) and one of Amsterdam’s primary attractions started to burn. Slightly stone the question was put forth to me.
“Do you want to do some laughing mushrooms?”
Now this is a moment of truth…
“…Sure…”
The next four hours I spent laughing my ass off eating Pringles and cheese, the world became the funniest place ever. The laughter was unending and the world was the most excessively interesting place, every texture, color, shape, surface was brand new and enlightening. So much for an early night but it was one of the craziest experiences of my life.
Now in the post script I know some of you might be astonished with my choice being that I am not the biggest drug user. But the day after as I write this I don’t regret a minute of it.
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Wish I wa there. Glad you decided to go. Have a great time. Send more pictures and tell us everywhere you go. Check out the Van Gogh Museum, it’s awesome. But your tickets on line if you can. You won’t have to wait in line. Enjoy. Love you, Mom
This picture is stunning. I stand in awe. Seriously, I can’t look away from it. I love the contrast of the bright red bike in front of a dark gate. And an old dead tree with new growth on it. Fan-freaking-tastic!!! You are finding your stride, Robbie… This beauty is goin’ on my wall right next to that boat picture from Italy! I can already imagine how cool it is going to look.
Thanks for another great bike shot! Good contrast.
How was the trip to Amsterdam? How are the Teahouses?
How are the Coffeehouses??
Hey Rob,
Still decided to come to Holland. Best place to celebrate the Birthday of our Queen in Amsterdam is Leidseplein (al lot of pubs and streetparties) or the Jordaan (also streetparties, but more folcloric) . Try to be there early, because a lot of people (very lot of people) are trying to get there saturday….
Have fun…
Hola I´ve been reading your blog for a few days now and I wanted to congratulate you, It´s hard to keep up with the writing. I also enjoy your pics! What gear are you using?
cheers