Saturday, June 13, 2009

berlin and amsterdam

Sorry we havent been able to post for a while! we've been without internet for a bit.

Alice is now with us--she joined us in prague. She doesnt let robbie and i take as many naps or go to bed as early... but thats probably a good thing. We walked around some prague parks some more and went to a museum of WWI photos.

Next we went to Berlin

Berlin was amazing. All three of us fell in love with the city. It makes me want to learn german. Our hostel was really nice-- we were in a 4 person room so it was basically like being in a hotel. Our roommate was a guy from Holland who was there for a design festival. He was nice but kind of awkward. In Berlin we walked around a lot, we went on a really good walking tour, and did a couple museums.

And now we are in amsterdam. Our hostel isnt quite as nice (we are in a 20 person room with extremely sleazy roommies), and we are disturbingly close to the red light district. Prostitutes are terrifying. They all stand in windows and people gawk at them as they walk by. Amsterdam is probably our least favorite city, mostly because the tourists are so sleazy. We met up with gram's friend's daughter and her husband and son this morning though, and they were all really nice. As long as you get out of the touristy areas its a nice, quaint city.

This afternoon we are probably going to the van gogh museaum and tomorrow we are planning on renting bikes and going to the shore.

ciao!

marge, robbie and al

3 comments:

  1. Ew. Just say no to prostitutes.

    Sounds like you're having fun though! I definitely identify with the coffee thing. They drink a lot of espresso here in Barcelona, but not so much plain coffee.

    Missing you so much! <3<3<3

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  2. i miss you guys so very much. i wish i could here your dear voices, but sadly no. i hope you r having to time of you life in europe. Sewanee has been nice but i miss mom alot, she is at bonaroo right now which is exciting. i have watch 5 episodes of weeds, the whole 4th season of the office, 2 disc of the oc, and the movie 21 (i love that movie) oh and started he's just not that into you. I love you guys and thank you for the messages. muha.

    ps,
    marge i have watched the video of you and tori jumping up and down 34 times. in all it has been watched 948 times.

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  3. Anyone ever tell you guys how amazing you are? Yeah, I thought so, but I just have to tell you again. I'm so glad you're having such a great time, and so glad you had a chance to keep updated. I LOVE YOU ALL AND MISS YOU!!!!!!

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