Day 1 in Amsterdam

After going through two hours of lines in the AMS airport, I was ready to explore the city. I hopped on one of the trains for the city center and walked around a bit. I ran into a few friends for lunch and then headed to meet my CouchSurf host for my stay in the Netherlands, Izaak.

My CouchSurf host- Izaak

If I had any expectation about what Amsterdam would be like, sitting in a field full of flowers pretty much sums it up.

I had the opportunity to explore a suburban area a bit (where I'm being hosted in North Amsterdam). I stumbled upon a little shop with lines out the door.

Kapsalon - gyro meat, fries, salad, garlic and chili sauce

This was the first time I had kapsalon. And it was delicious. Only cost me $3.

Today was a bit more expensive because I was running around on public transport, trying to figure out where I was going.

With a train, a couple trams, and a long bus ride (8 EUR)...
And a nice pork panini with a ginger ale at a café downtown (8 EUR)...
Plus my kapsalon ($3)...
Include the fact that my accommodation is free because I am Couchsurfing with strangers...

My first day in Amsterdam--- I spent $20.38.