The Team couldn't get over how many
people were riding bikes in Amsterdam... let alone how many people weren't riding
them. See the picture of a shit load of bikes (above). This is about a third
of the view of bicycles in a bike garage near Central Station in Amsterdam.
The healthy exercise, and transport of the locals is due to a combination of
flat small streets, a confined city centre and fantastic public trasport system.
Our tip: If you get lost in Amsterdam... hop onto a tram as they all end up
back at Central Station... this is the best place to get your bearings (and
get robbed) so keep your eyes on the prize.
Also, Amsterdam seems to be full
of people who moved there as opposed to people who grew up there... When visiting
try to find some locals and pace yourself with the coffee shops which are
the obvious "New" tourist attraction..... The Team did nearly everything
except for the "Green".