European Chronicles - Day 1 (cont')

Well, we've already done a bit of shopping and walked around... mostly stayed to the southwest quadrant. Walked by the Rijksmuseum and the prime shopping area, called the "P.C."

It definitely *feels* like Europe. Amazing how this city seems more like a village than a metropolitan area. Even so, there's plenty to see and do.

We strolled alone the three main canals: Herengracht, Princengracht, and Keizergracht. The number of people on bicycles here is amazing. You have to watch out for them more so than any cars - they ride around like maniacs. And they are *everywhere*. Biking is the way to get around Amsterdam.

Afterwards, we ate dinner at an Italian place called "La Toscana" -- where, get this, THEY SERVED BRANDON WINE!!!!! I had heard of this, but seeing it happen was another thing: didn't even look at me or Tracy, just filled his glass no questions asked. Salut!!!