Well - after a nap, I was able to get my head together and went over to Boom Chicago to see the Jam. It was good, but I didnt participate because I didnt recognize all of the games at first.
After the show I stuck around and talked with the performers. The host of the Jam, Rachel, was cool and introduced me to everyone. And I had inquired about staying in a cheap hotel instead of the hostel. Well one of the student performers, a Belgian girl named Christina, offered to put me up in her guest room at her place. And give me the key for the week. I guess they are used to it here. In this way Amsterdam is cool and chaotic with visitors coming in and looking for a place to stay - no reservations - just wandering around. I have seen many come here to the Flying Pig just walking in off the street as they backpack around Europe. I just checked the policy at Flying Pig and if I will have to wait a day to make any moves. I might plan to do it after I get back from Haarlem.
After the show I stuck around and talked with the performers. The host of the Jam, Rachel, was cool and introduced me to everyone. And I had inquired about staying in a cheap hotel instead of the hostel. Well one of the student performers, a Belgian girl named Christina, offered to put me up in her guest room at her place. And give me the key for the week. I guess they are used to it here. In this way Amsterdam is cool and chaotic with visitors coming in and looking for a place to stay - no reservations - just wandering around. I have seen many come here to the Flying Pig just walking in off the street as they backpack around Europe. I just checked the policy at Flying Pig and if I will have to wait a day to make any moves. I might plan to do it after I get back from Haarlem.
Today its warmer, and the sun is shining a little. There is a rain cloud overhead though. Often it will suddenly rain here for a half-hour - that seems to be the norm.
After Boom Chicago, we wandered over to a music bar next door called the Watering Hole. It was dark and smoky, and Dave, the head promoter at Boom bought a round for everyone. Met another Boom employee from Wisconsin over here studying international finance.
Dave, the Head of Promotions at Boom Chicago partying it up at the late-night bar next door called The Watering Hole.
So Today is Friday and there is a show at Boom tonight. I have a ticket waiting for me at the box office.
Well the young Argentinian couple left today. Half of the sleepers there are gone for the day, and right now things are kinda quiet. Its a good time to take a quick nap. Im going to look for a internet cafe today and visit a museum or two. I took some cool photos - I'll see what I can do.
Another happy couple at the Flying Pig
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Your first trip to Europe. So far, what's your impression of the culture, the peole, the pace of life? Sounds like you've met some accommadating people, which is totally cool. Having never been over across the pond, I'd love to know your "first impressions" and then see what you think in a week...will they have changed? Only Rothie will know!!!
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