Well another week has gone by and I love it more and more everyday. It feels like I have been here for months. The snow has melted, the canals are flowing and the grass is turning green. With a new season arriving, there is also new weather. Rain, wind and grey skies. The weather seems to change every few minutes, but no matter what, you just have to pedal on through. I have really grown to love my bike. After getting lost several times (one day it took us two hours to get to class) I finally know my way around. It is still a little scary riding around in crowded areas through the city. About once a day, I am almost hit by a bus or crash into another biker. I am slowly learning the traffic signs. I have only ran a few red lights on accident. As dangerous as it sounds, it is one of my favorite parts about being here. Everyone bikes everywhere and you really don't need a car. People are always out and about and everyone is nice and fit!

With all the bike riding, I always have an appetite . I have tried a few famous Dutch foods. They sure love their mayonnaise here! They put it on everything. Ketchup for french fries has been replaced. I have also tried a special garlic mayo on pizza, it doesn't sound that appetizing but it is really good! Unfortunately I have discovered a new favorite treat that I am addicted to... Stroopwafels! It is a waffle made from two thin layers of baked batter with a carmel-like syrup filling in the middle.I had a giant warm one today from the market, soo yummy! We also went to the "Pannenkoekschihp" - The pancake ship. It is a real boat on the canal and their pancakes are more like crepes but very good! I had bananas and apples on mine.

One of the best parts about being here is not only biking around everywhere and trying new foods, but discovering the wonderful city with new friends! About 20 of us are heading to Amsterdam tomorrow. It should be a fun weekend, I will post pictures soon : )