so here we are in wondeful amsterdam..we've lucked out the past couple days weatherwise..its been sunny! woo! eva made the most amazing meal last night...i shouldve taken a picture...she made pad thai and an asian salad....it was better than any restaurant...if she keeps this up, we might not leave...it was really good to eat some fresh vegetables..dan and i are spoiled back home with fresh veggies...i think i will go check out the market today actually and buy more. its tough to get these boys in motion now that we have a place to stay and no check out time...but i have to admit it has been nice to relax and sleep in and not pack up all our gear. between here and visiting linda right after, we are going to be some spoiled backpackers! i took the boys to dam square yesterday and there is a fair set up with some rides so it kind of took away from the grandness of the square...then of course we passed through the red light district as do all tourists...it is something to see. it was the day time shift of girls...so i dont think the boys were to impressed! hahaha!! we went to the cheese shop and bought some amazing cheeses..dan was in heaven...maybe we should go there everyday, first thing, so he will be in a good mood for the rest of the day...haha....but yes we bought some pesto gouda, and some fresh brie, and some really different pepper cheese...yum! i have to boast for a second...im really proud of myself for having taken all this on...ive surprised myself in figuring out the trams in prague, not asking anyone, doing berlin and munich without maps! and also figuring their underground system and everything...i dont mean to brag but it did occur to me last night that i have been doing a pretty good job so far and without any help. we might rent bikes for a couple of days here in amsterdam to see the sights that are further away...it will be nice. i loved riding the bike that matt had in holland. it was a great way to get around. id love to take some day trips...that would require getting up early...i hope i can get them out of bed. we are planning on finding a bar or something that is playing the red sox game friday night....so go sox! i'll try and post some holland pictures soon. yesterday we stopped in a place and had some hard cider, it was very tasty..but inside we were the only ones except for like 20 twelve year olds...all drinking beer and smoking....it was crazy. very bizarre to see. i guess thats all for now...