Holland: A Prologue

A week in Amsterdam without much of a plan. Drink some beers, see some art, travel around the country a bit, and catch up with some friends. We figured it was destiny to dispel urban travel legend number 1: when one works, one stops living. Why not get into good habits from day one? So we studied the guide books, adjusted the plans when a hurricane wrecked havoc in Mexico, counted down the days, packed our bags and set out; just as we have always done. No matter what you are doing or where you are at, it's always nice to escape.

What follows is a true and accurate account of two Iowan's Holland Holiday. No names have been changed for no one is really that innocent...