After my stay in the UK I have 2 options to get to Amsterdam.  I have found out that I can get a flight on one of the cheap airlines like Jet2 for about $35 or I can opt for the more scenic route by train to the Harwich ferry terminal and then catch the ferry to to Hoek van Holland and the train from there to Amsterdam for about $100.  I’m still on the fence about as although I’d like to save money I’d also enjoy scenery and comfort of having an overnight private cabin with a shower and a window view on a boat.  With the ferry option they even provide breakfast.  But we’ll see.

Whilst in Amsterdam the main thing on my mind is, you guessed it, the RED LIGHT DISTRICT.  This is a must for me to check out for obvious reasons.  I’ve heard that you aren’t allowed to take pictures there but I’m going to try.  Aside from the red light district the other things I might be interested in are:

• The Van Gogh Museum
• Anne Frank House
• Canal Tours

I plan on staying in Amsterdam for only 2 days since it is such a small city.  More than likely I’m staying at a hostel but I haven’t yet decided which one.  From there I’ll be off to Prague, Czechlovakia…