Our first two days were rough. Monday was a pretty tiring and nerve wracking day. After we got our vehicle and drove to Gaaspar Camping, located on the south east side of Amsterdam, we started the process of unpacking. Oh, we got lost going to the campsite twice. This is despite us having a GPS with the address of the camp ground. We were very tired and only managed to unpack half our belongings before we fell asleep At this point we didn’t have any bedding, and it was 9pm. We used our towels the first night and were determined to go find proper bedding by Tuesday night. The tram system in Amsterdam is extremely easy to use. We had little difficulty navigating, and we purchased an unlimited ride pass for 24hrs from the campsite for $6.50/person. Since it was 2pm when we headed out, this pass was good for two days. We took the tram from Central Station to the flea market. Here, we were able to purchase a duvet, duvet cover with pillow cases, and two pillows for 40 euros. We also picked up 10 eggs for 1 euro and 4 apples for 0.80 euros. The people at BW Campers told us about two shops located behind their shop, and since they were right by central station, we walked over there and checked them out for a second time, this time being rested. We picked up a loaf of bread and some cheese for 10 euros and picked up a bottle of juice, candles, matches, a bottle of wine and toilet paper (the campsite doesn’t believe in TP). On the third day, we decided to see the Anne Frank House. It was around 9am, and the line up was around the block. By the time we got through her house, it was time to head back to the campsite, as our 24hr pass was about to run out. Off to Delft.
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Ah good old Amsterdam. I must admit I really like that city. The Anne Frank house is pretty eye opening as well eh with all those videos they are playing in the last room. What was the campsite there like? I stayed at one north of the city and it was packed with tents. Not much room to manouver around inbetween. Looking forward to seeing some pics at some point.
We stayed at Gaasper, it wasn't bad, but then again we are parked with the RV's, not the tents. I totally aggree with the Anne Frank House, did you wait in the line too? How bad? We have decided that we need to redo Holland as we left because of our rough start.
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