A reminder to all you first-timers - before your trip, get some walking practise in if you're not used to walking around all day! Even if you plan on taking trams, chances are you will walk miles and miles per day, and you will get blisters and sore feet/back if you don't prepare. Also make sure that your footwear is comfortable and well broken-in. Don't let this spoil your trip
Listen to the man. I AM used to walk like crazy, but Amsterdam is special!
Although I (thought I) had comfortable sneakers, my feets were fucked up on the first day.
You WILL be STONED, and you WILL walk like HELL.
Take 2 pairs of shoes to change if possible! That's what saved me!
I've always walked....... and I've never had a problem with my feet...... sure they ache a bit, but if your shoes fit and you're in decent shape you won't have much of a problem.
Saying that I did once go on a trip to Amsterdam in 2001 where one of the party had new shoes..... big mistake..... big big mistake..... blisters, infection and hospital...... not a great way to spend time in Amsterdam.
I also walk a lot - which can be a problem for me as i am carrying a couple of persistent injuries! I usually have a middle day while i'm there when i smoke my stash either at my hotel/apartment or at a local coffeeshop to save on the legs. Also, the trams are useful and reliable (unlike English buses!)
Tall Guy wrote:If you're still capable of riding a bike, you're not smoking enough.
I thought I'd never be able to cycle around Amsterdam stoned but it's actually easier than you'd think, the hardest part is keeping an eye on the wife as she's a bit clumsy.
Well I wouldn't ride through the most people populated areas. For instance, if I was coming from Leidseplein and wanted to go to Centraal, I would take the Singel. Its much faster. Though it's hard to beat strolling around the little side streets on foot, you can cover much more ground on a bike. If you feel comfortable enough. It really is easier than you might think.
