Amsterdam, here I am

June 15 - Amsterdam

Amsterdam! A fun, friendly, and free city, where bikes outnumber cars, flowers and boats decorate the canals, and mayonnaise is the preferred condiment with fries. A culture of it's own, what a breathe of fresh air! No, I didn't take a trip on the green giant, in fact the only time I smelt the spell of marjuana was in the tourist areas. Instead, I enjoyed a canal cruise, the Van Gogh Museum, a stroll around the city, the Anne Frank House, watching the football match: Netherlands vs. Germany in a pub, and an Italian BBQ (in Amsterdam of all places haha)! It was a pleasant experience, filled with a diverse array of social interactions. The places a bus ticket can take you! I'm so thankful I have a curious and adventurous spirit :)
My second day in Amsterdam consisted of a breakfast with my friend Milene, and her lezbian room-mate who had her girlfriend over. This is my first encounter with a lesbian, not to mention a lesbian couple. Love is love, so homosexuality is not a big deal to me... at least when I think. But it was different to experience it in real life, and I admit I did feel a little uncomfortable, but love is love. And what a wonderful and beautiful time we are living in when two people of any gender, creed, and colour can express themselves and share such a powerful and uplifting emotion. 
Later, on my second day in Amsterdam, Milene and I went to her friends house to enjoy an Italian BBQ. And what a diverse array of nationalities were gathered in this Amsterdam backyard; Canada, Holland, Italy, Turkey, Nigeria and Australia. All from different countries and continents of the world, sharing, showing and showering one another with only love and respect. Peace is possible. 

VISUALS

Centraal Station