Travelog: Amsterdam 2009, Conclusion

Sunday, September 06, 2009

I sit here now at the airport gate, waiting to board and return home. I woke today to bright sun and blue sky, although it is now clouding over heavily. I checked in online at the business center, and helped an older Irish man with the computer he was struggling with (I'm tech support, even on vacation and with strangers!). I packed my bags, counted my change for the train, and checked out of the hotel.

One last time, I walked to the Station. This time, the manned ticket booths accepted cash, and I made my way to the platform. I only went up the wrong side once, but in my defense the platform stairs weren’t marked A or B as they should have been.

Airport security here is done at the gate, which I think is really smart since you don’t get stuck behind the crush of other passengers for other flights in a big cattle wrangle. It relieved a lot of stress actually. I think I’ll try to read on the flight home, but expect I’ll crash.

Overall, an amazing trip, one I’d more than happily make again. And soon.

Thanks for reading, and sharing this adventure with me.
- A