> Alright, here goes:
> Was this your first trip to Amsterdam?
Yes.
> What did you think about Holland before getting there?
I think I perceived it in the same way I do other European countries I have visited, but even more liberal and tolerant.
> Did your perceptions change once you were there?
It was colder than I expected.
> What are the first things you did when you got there?
Got a space heater for my hotel room. Then walked around just checking out the city.
> Did you use a bike to get around? (If so, how was it?)
No. It was too cold for this native Californian to comfortably do that. I used public transportation and found it very good (esp. compared to Los Angeles, where I live).
> How did you like the hotel?
Very nice. Good breakfast.
> Did you get to hang out with any other bloggers? What did you do?
Yes. Walked around, visited the museums, toured the Anne Frank House, went to cafes and restaurants.
> Did you have any great food?
Yes. Most of it was quite good. I never got around to eating a herring sandwich, which I regret.
> How was the weather?
I don't know if I mentioned this, but it was damn cold.
> Did your readers know that you were going to A'dam? Did they give you any good recommendations about things to do?
Most suggestions were drug-related.
> Do you have any recommendations for people going over?
Yes--don't go in winter if you're a wimp like me. But I would recommend going. It's a great city.
> How were the Dutch?
Very friendly. And they all spoke English. And as advertised, the Dutch I met were easygoing, tolerant people.
> Did anyone give you a hard time about being American?
Not to my face. Much different experience than London, where the disdain for Americans is pretty open.
> How was the experience?
It was great.
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