Safely in Amsterdam. Awesome weather on the first day. Of course, right after I spend hours on Skype with my family complaining about the bad weather, it's hot hot hot. I have a lovely farmer's tan.We rented bikes, which is the only way to get around. Everyone rides bikes. To get to work, shop, or go out at night. Well, needless to say, I am not good at riding bikes around lots of people. Before reading any further, let me tell you I was not seriously injured... ...

Just about to arrive in Amsterdam. We took the ferry, which is really like a cruise ship. We left at 1730 and will get here at 0930. The boat was fun. Lots of Hen and Stag parties, and like before, everyone was dressed up in a theme for their party. There were 80s girls, an alligator and these girls in full-body spandex with wigs. Very interesting. We spent Newcastle just walking around to visit interesting sites. We walked down to Hadrian's Wall. It was 7.5 mil...