Today this site turns into a blog. I've always treated this space as a magazine column rather than a journal, but I wanted to get some thoughts down for my family and friends.
I've slept maybe eight hours in three nights. We leave soon, around 7 a.m., for Amsterdam, where I don't think sleep will be on the menu, either. Have met only a couple of people on my tour, but a bunch from other tours. Last night at the hotel pub, I could see how returning groups have bonded, and so I am excited about that.
Man, this place is expensive. Usually, leaving New York brings with it a respite from $5 beers, but not here. And it rained like a bastard last evening, relegating me to taking a three-block cab ride that cost $7. Met a girl from Youngstown, Ohio, who'd never heard of Bruce Springsteen's Youngstown, which is like being from Detroit and having never heard of Detroit Rock City by KISS or being from Boston and never having heard of This Place Sucks the Big One by The Paul Katcher Experience.
I have much deper thoughts about my trip so far. Th last few months -- few years, actually -- have ben quite profund, but my time and writing abilities are limited right now, so this quick note will have to do for now. Hope to have a post from the Netherlands.
True you won't find "sleep" on the menu in Amsterdam, but what you find on the "menu"... will help you sleep...so to speak.
Have an awesome time Paul.
Posted by Tequila Dave at April 28, 2004 9:00 AM