Okay so I felt bad about writing so short a blog last night, so I came back to write another today. Holland was beautiful. I never realized it was so flat there. Peiterburen was the cutest little town, and I loved the seal rescue place. I especially liked the net mountain, which is of course artwork and not trash in the back yard. The seals were smaller than I had imagined, even the adults. I think I had a mental picture of leopard seals, which I heard in a documentary are supposed to be very mean. These were harbor and grey seals, smaller and more manageable I assume, although I bet a bite from one can still do a lot of damage.
In defense of the mudwalk, I thought it was a blast. Next year students will have a much better idea of what they are getting into, and perhaps it should be made optional, as it is obviously not for everyone.
For the first free weekend we went to Amsterdam, and it is the first city I have ever visited that I can honestly say I loved. I am normally not a city person, but I just loved Amsterdam. I loved the crooked old buildings and canals everywhere, and people were very friendly and just seemed to be happy. I also loved how everyone biked everywhere. Even little old ladies, even mothers and fathers with newborn babies in seats on the handlebars! I got to ride a bike, too, on a bike tour, and even though I had not ridden one for over 10 years, it went very well. I forgot how enjoyable it can be, and I think I will buy one in College Station and bike to school and work. There is really no excuse for me not too, I live so close. Besides, after surviving biking in Amsterdam, College Station will be nothing (except of course for the huge trucks going 60mph, but … eh …. minor detail). I am also really glad I got to see Starry Night, and the Anne Frankhaus.
No comments:
Post a Comment