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With four of us traveling, we decide the best and most economical way to explore a part of Europe for 10 days is by car. Although we have a tentative itinerary to make it to Auschwitz, how we get there and back from Amsterdam avis rent a car phone number is fair game.
We arrive at Schiphol Airport (AMS) on an early morning flight and after picking up our rental car we head on the A-10 for Central Amsterdam. Finding a paid (E$5 per hour) parking spot on a side street, we set off to explore avis rent a car phone number the city on an already hot summer day.
From years ago, one of the things I enjoyed about being in Amsterdam is eating at the Falafel Stands where you can eat all the interesting vegetables and olives you can stuff in a pita. I am disappointed to discover one of my favorite stands is gone.
With hunger pains knocking on our stomach doors, avis rent a car phone number we settle for a sub par lunch for E$32. I knew when we stepped into the restaurant and a can of Coke was E$3, we were in for trouble. No doubt this is our last sit down restaurant meal for the next 10 days, at least at those prices.
In a city that moves quite a few people on two wheels, I know one way to see it like a Dutch is by being on a bike. With that in mind we head over to Green Budget avis rent a car phone number Bike where for E$6.50 per bike we set off on a 3 hour self guided tour of Amsterdam.
Our first destination is towards Anne Franks house then Vondel Park. All along the way we enjoy beautiful scenery along with unique avis rent a car phone number buildings and canals in this vibrant city. From Vondel Park it is back to Central Amsterdam then towards the famous Red Light district for a Fockink avis rent a car phone number Experience .
At Wynand Fockink we do what many have done here from the late 1600's. We slurp our first taste of the good stuff from a tiny fluted glass and then savor the rest of the fruit flavored liquors that we have chosen. We have just had a Fockink Experience that should not be missed if you visit Amsterdam.
Next, it is time for probably one of the best deals in the city. At Hema, for E$0.50, a delicious, smooth and flavorful soft serve ice cream is enjoyed as we people watch before our 3 hour bike tour comes to an end.
A stop at a local McDonald's and we are surfing the web for E$4.95 (24hrs access) to find hotel rooms for the night. Our best choice is about 25km away and with the E$2 special of a Coke and a Caramel Sundae already enjoyed, we set off south on A33.
Leaving A33 we are pointed in the direction of Hitler but our final destination is in Bad Laer. Of course we are curious about the historical connection to the area we will be hanging out in for the next twelve hours or so.
At Landhaus Meyer we settle in for the evening and discover that we have by chance come across a quaint accommodation for the night. From our first floor patio we enjoy the silence of a wide open night landscape as we count a few stars in the moon lit skies.
A nice breakfast is served the following morning and we get to see more of what we think is a very unique property and then a little avis rent a car phone number confusion occurs at check out. Our reservation was made for Haus Monter Meyer which is located a few kilometers down the street.
On checking avis rent a car phone number in the previous night, between us speaking no German besides brats and the wife of the gentleman checking us out speaking little English is where our problem began. However, a phone call to the other property and we are told it has all been taken care of and we are charged the same rate we had previously booked.
With our minor problem behind us we set off to continue avis rent a car phone number our journey to Berlin but not before making a stop in the town of Hitler for road trip provisions. At a local grocery store we spend about E$25 and feel like we got a bargain compared to spending E$32 just for lunch the day before.
How long did you stay in Amsterdam? Did you really drive to Germany the same day as you arrived in Amsterdam? Where did you arrive from? I am glad I wasn't on the road that day if you really flew from the US, spent a day in Amsterdam and then drove to Germany.
We arrived in AMS well rested as is always my plan when traveling... avis rent a car phone number I have done this enough times that I know the routine (go to sleep on your destination timetable and do stay up watching movies, etc). I am fortunate to be able to do this and often have minimum effect from jet lag.
For example, we just spent the day in Berlin and spent E$3 per person to see a view of the city instead of E$11. My point in posting prices is so other can see there are alternatives to doing things.
Not surprising since the last time I visited Berlin some things have changed. I do not recall having to make a reservation to visit Reichstag. This disappointment turns out to be fine as the dome is closed for cleaning until July 26th.
It is still nice to just stroll the grounds of the German parliament. In our walking around we get to learn about the history of the building and see German democracy in action as we watch a nice multimedia presentation along the riverfront.
As we approach avis rent a car phone number the popular Brandenburg Gate, I am reminded of two of my favorite US Presidents that have visited Berlin during its post war history. Both men in my opinion played a vital role in shaping what this city and country has become today.
From Brandenburg Gate, we make what is a reflective stop for me at the Holocaust Memorial. Besides being an awesome architectural structure, this memorial is a great reminder of Berlins past and more importantly its progress.
Located in what was formerly East Germany, Fresehturm stands at 1207 feet and you can visit it for a birds eye view of Berlin. However, seeing Berlin from this TV Tower point of view will cost you E$11.