Johan wanted us to see his work, so we stopped by his office. He began to show us all the work his friends have done in Mali, Africa. They have assisted and funded in the development of many communities. We were shown photos of the schools (which had 50/50 ratio boys to girls). They insisted that it was equal or they would no longer fund the program.
Danielle and I went out in search of the red light district. First of all, a red light district shouldn't be so difficult to find!!! We finally arrived there, after an hour of going in the wrong direction, much different than what we were expecting. It was full of restaurants, coffee shops and souvenir stores. Definitely not what I remembered the photos looking like. I must say it was quite disappointing compared to all the hype it has. Doesn't even compare to the craziness of Thailand.
We then jumped on a train towards Haarlem. And no, not the one in NYC, the original Haarlem to see THE original windmill!! Big excitement for us haha!!
Haarlem is a cute little town outside of Amsterdam- one problem we encountered though, everything was closed!! We still aren't sure why, it was 3 in the afternoon. Anyways, we sat by the water and enjoyed the view of the windmill - there was a wedding party coming out of it too!!
Also!! Forgot to add, Danielle and I were on a search of Krokets, pancakes and waffles - all Dutch food. The pancakes and waffles - pretty typical and obviously amazing. Now the Krokets- we ordered them and the guy at the shop asked how we wanted it. Well I didn't know what I was ordering so I told him do whatever you think we should haha. Then he asked us why we were ordering something we didn't know. Tourist moment!!!
Now one thing about this city - probably the most confusing place I have ever been!! Even with a map and street sins we managed to get lost everywhere we went and walked in circles!! (However apparently the city is in a half circle - so maybe it makes sense??)
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