Back in NYC and back to reality. My "Dutch Treat" was good while it lasted, especially since I got upgraded on the return.

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Found a way to get rid of my euros - bought a real Longchamps purse! More expensive than Chinatown, less that Bloomingdales.

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Leaving the city with 40 euros in my pocket! Just spent 10 on Strepsils (hard to find in the US). Just hope I am on the right train or else I may need may remaining cash for sure!

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Watched the sun set on Amsterdam from the Bibliotheek (sp?) Openbare and realized how lucky I am to have been able to spend a weekend here.

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Does Gamba mean "shrimp" in Dutch? Just ordered a pizza at La Place at the library building and that's what it came with.

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Just got off a canoe tour of the countryside. Managed to not fall in but did not look too graceful getting out of the boat either.

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Just went to the gift shop at the Museum of Purses and Handbags -- my kind of place! But decided to spend the admission on tea and cake instead.

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Foodie day - Noordermarkt, Delicious Food bulk food shop and now Wagamama for lunch (not in NYC, not a cop out).

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Just paid 15 euros to take a shower at the Mecure Hotel. Great concept, cute private cubes. So worth the money.

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Landed at AMS. At least I was in my seat. Someone had to sit in the lav! Guess they waited to long to go.

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Just realized the exit is next to the lavs. Oh well. At least I can see when they are free. Sleeping may be more of an issue.

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Sitting in the exit row. Lots of leg room but short seat. Odd to think a seat could get in the way.

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Goodbye beach. Now its automobile, train and plane to Amsterdam. So much for a smooth reentry from vacation.

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