Hasjdreamer live: December 4-12

[HasjDreamer]

Fantastic read! Thanks for the effort you put in.

How did you find the White Widow deal from funky monkey?

INSANE! We spotted the herb on the shelf before even seeing the price - WELL, WELL worth the price!

[HasjDreamer]

how funny are coffeshops bout photoing the menus??

Actually the vast majority of shop owners seemed pretty enthusiastic about me snapping pics - it was DEFINITELY a matter of pride for many of them happily showing off their product. The exceptions were rare and yes, please ask before taking a picture (I was only told once no on this trip but Barney's told me in the past no but other tenders have given me the go ahead). Some tips - try to ask AFTER you've purchased your product and make sure no one else is in line waiting to buy. I usually give a euro tip to the tender for letting me snap as well, can't hurt!

[HasjDreamer]

great read, great pics and by the looks of it a great trip.

one question tho, how much fricken walking did you do??? looking at your list of CS you pretty much walked the whole city

Thanks for the kind words - actually, it felt like we walked less than previous trips! I think alot of it has to do with our familiarity with the city (a dozen or so trips so far) since we either walk or scooter every time. Our Rembrandt Square area apartment allowed us quick access to Rembrandt Square (like 5 to 10 minutes tops) and even the Cuypstraat was a quicker walk than expected. We've learned NOT to follow streets and canals, they'll get you into trouble EVERY time!

[HasjDreamer]

The next morning we rise, shower and head out for another days merriment! We stop off first at Hill Street on the Market for coffee and spliffs and decide to visit Winterland in Rembrandt Square. First stop...ARABICA!

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It's our first visit to Arabica and I KNOW I've said it before but I love this freakin' place. Another locals shop that welcomes tourists; Moroccan owned so you KNOW the coffee's going to be delish and again, the "house special" (not the priciest on the menu either) is recommended and is the BOMB!

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I mean, they bring your coffee to you letting you relax in the cosy seats rolling prime hasj...smiling all the while. Can't go wrong!

Warmed from the hasj and cafe, we fight the frosty cold and head into the Christmas vibe of "Winterland"

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To the land of huge burgers and gigantic hot dogs!

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Full from Big Frank, we make our way back the direction we came but stop off instead to OLD AMSTERDAM:

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We were the ONLY patrons in the shop and between the lack of proper coffee (vending machines only, what's up with that?) and the ghastly attitude of the chick working there, we SHOULD have stopped back at the Arabica next door instead! The hasj was good, but not great; I think environment may have played into my review:

Old Amsterdam Special

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Back towards the apartment, we stop off at the Nieuwmarkt Albert Heijn and stock up so we can make dinner (steak, potato's and veg) and have goodies on hand...

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Some crazy cereal - cocoa puffs with these nut shaped chocolate shells filled with a smooth liquid chocolate!

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Dinner is prepped....

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And now dinner is READY!!

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[Lion King]

Thanks for posting most inspiring report
I like your taste in hash
The Moroccan run coffeeshops sell quality hash at lower prices than the bigger chains Barneys, Hunters etc.