So I have a wretched cold and just emptied the hotel room of tissues. Of course. I spent the morning in bed, the early afternoon at the flower market and shops near Dam. Now I'm back in the room eating the last of the complimentary chocolates waiting for Chris to get back from the conference so we can train to the airport and go to Dublin where I hope to meet up with Heidi Lynn Staples.

Yesterday I decided to mix it up and go to the Amsterdam History museum. Eh, not sure if that was the wisest use of my limited time. Then I went to the Holland casino where I won money! Then, being the generous American, I gave it back to them. I walked out even and was happy. Sadly, I did not hook up with Chuckie Craig.