Brugge, Belgium to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Updated

Well today we are traveling to Amsterdam.  We got up and packed and had a taxi take us to the train station.  This time it was a civil ride costing 7 euros.  On the way into the town, it was a wild ride that cost 12.50 euros.  Oh well.

Waiting for the train in Brugge.

The signs tell you the time the train leaves the station and where it is going.  This is great for those of us who might not otherwise know.

The train to Brussels was fine with only three of us in first class.  Just one stop and then Brussels, Zuid. Which means south.  We had some time to stop for something to eat and then up to the platform and wait for our train.  We were in first class and it was full.  There was a gentleman sitting in our seat so he moved across the aisle where there were three other men sitting.  One man was a Frenchman and he was a rude as can be.  Gave the girl serving drinks a hard time because she did not speak French.  And yet he could speak English.

The ride was fine.  We arrived in Amsterdam after a ride of about 2 hours.  The hotel room was ready and we picked up our two bags that we left on Sunday.  Now getting ready for our nap.

I think I mentioned it before, but on the 30th of April, Queen Beatrix will step down as Queen and her son will become the new King.  So Amsterdam is teaming with people.  I have never been in a city that is so crowded.  It makes getting around difficult.  Makes you want to stay in your room.  But we will venture out for dinner.

We went out to take a walk and then stop for dinner.  The city is getting ready for the 30th.  CNN will be here so you all might take a look at the festive celebration.  We will not be in the picture.  We get on the boat on the 29th.  Thank goodness.

We had dinner at an Argentine Restaurant.  Food was okay but the price was much better than in Belgium.  We stopped to buy some scotch and headed back to the hotel.  Now reading, watching the news and bed.