Hash, Hookers or History?
Me and the Aussie one ventured forth to Amsterdam a couple of weeks ago. It was our first official holiday, meaning it was a trip out-with either of our home nations. Many people assume the only reason anyone goes to Amsterdam is for the Hash or the Hookers but we realised there is a third "H" people travel for; History. Even the taxi driver on the way to the airport said people only go for the hash and hookers and then spent the next twenty minutes telling us about his nephew, who used to have a hash addiction and who's step-father wants to send to Amsterdam for his 18th birthday. We however were going for the history and because its a new place (for us). The flight was uneventful apart from the fact we were given food, now as I am accustomed to cheaper airlines (where it's surprising that you don't have to pay for the toilets) the prospect of free drinks and a snack was quite exciting. Upon arrival we headed for the train, passing a solemn sign stating "