That’s right, poisoned! No, there was no partying involved — this was a strictly a food poisoning. Poisoned by food! The betrayal! The unfortunate expunging of toxins! I will forever curse the name of that restaurant. After a couple of days, when I was able to venture back out, the town was very bizarre but interesting.Amsterdam The downtown area was all lit up and the people seemed very friendly — ladies from all over the neighbourhood came to wave hello from their glowing little apartments. I figured they must be used to a colder climate because they weren’t wearing very much. They seemed happy, regardless. Later, I decided to grab some coffee. You will not believe what I found. From what I can tell…they put oregano in everything! They even sell it by the gram for sky high prices! It seemed strange because they’re really not big on pasta. I’ve heard rumours about some kind of “red light district” and special “coffee shops.” I can safely say there’s certainly none of that going on there. Just some friendly folks who like their spices.

Further south, the city is much less touristy and has a lot more substance to it. It was nice wandering around though my trip was cut short, first by my extended stay in Berlin and then my surprise illness. All in all, I found the city did not quite agree with me and I found myself relieved to return to London. I decided to spend my last remaining days wandering around the streets of Camden. It boasts a lovely mix of alternative fashions and an incredibly active music scene. Now I have a flight to prepare for and I do not foresee any sleep in the coming couple of days.