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I make it a point to get photos of the lizard park whenever I get to A'dam. Thanks for shooting the video to remind me of some of what I am missing. Some day, I shall return....

Really good read, making me more and more excited about going =)

gromit wrote:great videos DRA,always a good watch makes me feel like im back ,....hillbilly your a natural,..

Gromit! Thanks for viewing my videos and for checking out my travelogue! I will have more video from Voyagers coming soon as well as some thoughts about things that are being done right at coffeeshops and things that could improve.

woodz60 wrote:I make it a point to get photos of the lizard park whenever I get to A'dam. Thanks for shooting the video to remind me of some of what I am missing. Some day, I shall return....

This little park just adds to the surrealism of the Amsterdam experience. Thank you for viewing and for the kind words. I have more video coming soon.

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Those statues look real. Wow- I've never been to that park before. Have to check it out next time. Thanks for another fun video DRA!

Padge247 wrote:Really good read, making me more and more excited about going =)

Thank you for checking out my report. I know you'll have a blast. Be sure to take lots of pictures and video. I look forward to reading your report!

There for a year so would be a very long report =) Will be posting pictures of as many menus as I can =)

geekymonkey wrote:Those statues look real. Wow- I've never been to that park before. Have to check it out next time. Thanks for another fun video DRA!

Hey geekymonkey! Thanks for checking out my video. Last year, when I walked down to Rijksmuseum to shoot the video at the I am Amsterdam sign, I walked by this park and wanted to go back by there after I had finished the shoot at the sign but, I got distracted by... something and ended up walking back to the hotel by a different route. So I missed that opportunity, but it is the most unique work of art I have ever seen... I just had to get back there and record it.

Padge247 wrote:There for a year so would be a very long report =) Will be posting pictures of as many menus as I can =)

Wow! Sounds liek you've gotten a great assignment. Looking forward to any pictures or videos you might post as well as your reviews and opinions about the shops you visit and the purchases you make.


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13 April 2013, Saturday:

The 2013 Visit to Grey Area Coffeeshop:

I arrived in Amsterdam on Saturday, 13 April and soon after meeting gapie at Utopia we left to go to the Grey Area. This was a fairly amazing experience and to be honest, it has been several years since I spent any appreciable time in the Grey Area. Let's face it, the seats are some of the most uncomfortable seats in any coffeeshop... however the amount of business this shop does is nothing short of astounding. The place was packed when we arrived and the budtender greeted us warmly as we took seats on the uncomfortable metal stools. I shot some video while we were there, being careful not to show anyone's face. Overall, a great experience.

Finding the Grey Area:

The Grey Area is tucked away just inside Oude Leliestraat off the Torensluis bridge over the Singel canal. The Torensluis was built in 1648, it is an arched and exceptionally wide bridge. It is the oldest remaining bridge in Amsterdam, and also the widest bridge in Amsterdam.

The landmark you want to look for is the bust of Dutch writer Multatuli. The bridge, also known as Brug 9, crosses the Singel near Dam square, at Oude Leliestraat and will lead you right to the Grey Area.



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Read more about The Grey Area coffeeshop here:
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coolz nice 1

13 april is my birthday!, love the vids by the way.

gapie wrote:coolz nice 1

Thanks for viewing and thanks for being a good sport about appearing in my videos. I appreciate all you do as a representative of ACD in Amsterdam.

Great video, thanks for producing and sharing....

Make's me feel like I'm back and also adds to my frustration waiting the three weeks until I get to return!

I missed Grey Area last year due to the lines. I was there during the start of CC and the line was literally down the street....

I'll be there again this month no matter how long the Q is though.... There are a few items currently on the menu I want to try.....