Pass The Dutchie From the Left Hand Side

I was trying to decided if I was going to call this post "Red Light District" from the TLC song or the title that I decided on in the display. But walking down the streets of Amsterdam, I had to go with the title that I supplied. If you are into drugs especially weed, this is the place to be. They actually have menus for the different types of drugs that you can buy. Anything from weed to heroin. You can smoke from a joint, blunt, or a bong. Now me, I dont indulge in those types of pleasure....but for the curious minds.....some smoke cost you about 6 to 8 Euros. The person I was with said that had the street value of about $80. People smoke in the coffe houses on the streets, everywhere. I think I got sick smelling weed after a while.

The other reason why a lot of tourist come to Amsterdam is because of the Red Light District. Not only can you get drugs in the red light...you can buy pleasure there also. When you enter the district....they actually have red lights...so you know where you are. There are about 200+ women in windows with redlights trying to get you to come in. You get to see all types...big small...black, white, asian, etc. Its almost like window shopping...no pun intended. Amsterdam is not the cleaniest city that I have ever visited. There is trash every where.

Other than that....I had the pleasure of visiting the Anne Frank House...see post of aboove. Also got a chance to partake in the Heineken Experience. You get to see how Heineken was made and invented...plus you get to interact with some games. They also give you tokens for 3 beers while you are there. You can get more from families who are there but don't drink.

Overall, Amsterdam was OK. It was a place I wanted to see but would not probably go back unless a group of people wanted to go. Not much food to write about...they eat pretty much meat and potatoes.

Tidbit about Heineken

Each of the Heineken President added a special feature to the label. Can't remember his name, but one of the Heineken guys added the smiling e on the label. If you look at the label....you will see that the e is kind of sideways....like it is smiling.