Marco wrote:While Enlgish is extremely common in the center, don't believe for a seocnd its the 'first language' as someone posted above. Dutch is the primay language of the country, and while you will be fine without (as a tourist) it, its will help you immensely to be able to say hello, good-bye, thank you, and please.
How about calling English the primary "fall back" language?
For most foreign speaking folks a smidgen of English can go a long way.
Learn three words in the local language where ever you go.
2rollingstoned wrote:Several of us will be there the first week of next month - if you are in town then we will see ya at a talk and toke!
That may line up nicely with my trip. I see on your profile you like Blues. Any good clubs I should check out? I may pick a place to stay based more on music than a ton of coffee shops.
2rollingstoned wrote:Several of us will be there the first week of next month - if you are in town then we will see ya at a talk and toke!
That may line up nicely with my trip. I see on your profile you like Blues. Any good clubs I should check out? I may pick a place to stay based more on music than a ton of coffee shops.
And also the Last Waterhole just off Leidseplien http://www.waterhole.nl/ - They did jam sessions early on a monday evening (Don't know if they still do 'em, but some of the musicians were just mind blowing)
I remember - years ago - seeing a band called Rubber there - they were a coverband, and they put on a really amazing show - excellent fun and they did a really good cover of Radar Love! - if you get a chance to see 'em check 'em out. http://www.rubberinfo.nl/Rubber/De_band_Rubber.html
Just checked their site... they're playing the Waterhole on the 9th Sept.
2rollingstoned wrote:Several of us will be there the first week of next month - if you are in town then we will see ya at a talk and toke!
That may line up nicely with my trip. I see on your profile you like Blues. Any good clubs I should check out? I may pick a place to stay based more on music than a ton of coffee shops.
And also the Last Waterhole just off Leidseplien http://www.waterhole.nl/ - They did jam sessions early on a monday evening (Don't know if they still do 'em, but some of the musicians were just mind blowing)
BB
Thanks BB
Are they in an area that would be good to stay? Any hotel suggestions ?
BeachBUD wrote:
Are they in an area that would be good to stay? Any hotel suggestions ?
Yeah, they're in the Leidseplien area - which is OK to stay in - it's about 15 minutes walk or a short tram ride from the centre and the RLD - I've never stayed there but check out the Rookies http://www.rookies.nl they have a hotel and a decent coffee shop.
If you have more cash to flash, the American Hotel is there too. http://www.edenamsterdamamericanhotel.c ... rview.aspx
2rollingstoned wrote:Several of us will be there the first week of next month - if you are in town then we will see ya at a talk and toke!
That may line up nicely with my trip. I see on your profile you like Blues. Any good clubs I should check out? I may pick a place to stay based more on music than a ton of coffee shops.
Yes I posted Bourbon St in this thread earlier then Bart shared it as well, the waterhole looks pretty good too.
None but ourselves can free our minds - Bob Marley
you are so indeed correct!!! Heavy on the toking then if I'm not curled up in a drooling comatose like state in the corner we may talk! 
