The trip, as mentioned in the blog before this, is quickly coming to an end for me. Dirn will be in Europe for a few weeks after me so hopefully he can continue on with writing. I just can't believe how much we have learned over 5 very short weeks. I feel like we have swallowed information for a lifetime. It only makes me wonder how fresh these memories will be when life returns to "normal." we will always carry the experiences and there have been many.
Reflection. I think this trip came at a very good time in our lives. Maybe this is just me and I will check with Dirn after I write this but I feel like both Dirn and I, our lives are beginning to change and adulthood and more responsibilities I fear are coming very fast. Perhaps a six week or eight week backpacking adventure won't be as doable in the future. and to that i say fuuuey. Secondly, I feel like more than ever. At this time in my life I am more open to learning and experiencing things to a deeper level than before. I don't know if this is true for Dirn but I suspect it is.
I just feel so incredibly lucky to have such supportive people around me. You have no idea how much it means. Thank you for all the help, ideas and love.
Now on to the good stuff. Amsterdam is changing fast. and if people want to buy a nice lady and some pot they better get to Amsterdam fast!! I know that there are many of you out there. Apparently the European Union, which The Netherlands are apart of, are buying out the red light district in order to attract "respectful tourists." So that means no ladies and harder to come by weed. It has been quite a blow to the locals. We visited a museum called Cannabis College and one of the people who worked there and who was giving us a tour almost started crying when he was talking about the changes that were beginning to happen. quite devastating. We really felt for the guy. talk about putting all your eggs in a basket. yikes.
okay good for now. love to all
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