When I first began to plan out my trip to Europe, I noticed that Bruce Springsteen was going to be on tour through Europe during the same time. I grew up listening to Springsteen and had always wanted to go to one of his shows.
It was way back a little before Thanksgiving when I told my parents I was definitely going to go to Europe. At the time, I didn't know how I was going to tell them. Because it was more than just a trip, I was going to go away for quite a while in addition to leaving my job. Also, there was a lot of discussion about the possibility of me going on an organized tour, but I was determined I would be happier to do it on my own. Well, I bought a ticket for the Bruce Springsteen concert in Hamburg, Germany in June. At the same time I bought a ticket to Dublin, Ireland in April. I didn't know how it was going to happen or what would happen from the time I got to Ireland to the time of the concert, but it settled any doubts I had of going or whether or not I would do a tour.
I was excited to tell my parents I bought a concert ticket to see Bruce Springsteen. And I knew it would be shocking to tell them it was to see him in Germany.
So I finally saw Bruce Springsteen. Now that was a couple weeks ago since I am not up to date on my blog anymore. It was such a good concert. Some of my very favorite songs were played.
In addition to the concert, I enjoyed Hamburg a lot. I hung out with my friend, Catherine, and we rode bicycles all over town. I wrote bicycles instead of bikes just to be sure no one is thinking I am riding a Harley ever. Harley Davidson was having a big event that weekend in Hamburg. So, just in case you knew that. :P
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At least in Amsterdam most people speak English very well, just as they also speak Dutch. That has to be a pleasant change for you. Our only experiences in Amsterdam have been in relation to gassing up the rental car and getting to the airport. We spent a bit of time with Google Maps in order to find a gas station that was close to the airport and one we could get to without getting lost. Amsterdam is supposed to be a beautiful city; but its reputation as a center of the sex trade, for pornography production shipped worldwide, and for drugs have left me with no desire to see any more than I can view in a photo.
I was often reminded of a sermon of yours. Before I went to Amsterdam I was talking to another traveler who recommended I "keep an open-mind" and it felt like I was just being asked to ignore all the immoral things that go on in Amsterdam. In the sermon, you talked about how people that are living in sin want others to join them so they don't feel guilty. Because when other people are good it makes them look bad. I was constantly reminded of that in Amsterdam.
Oops! I thought I was posting under the section on Amsterdam, but got the section on Hamburg.
I am sure there are some fine places to see in Amsterdam. A friend has a niece living there and got a nice tour from the niece. Knowing my friend, they did not go to anyplace seedy. It surprised me to look at a map of the city and realize the royal palace is within a short walking distance of the red light district. I had no desire to see New York City for some of the same reasons I have no desire to see Amsterdam, but a friend gave us a tour of New York City and we saw some interesting things without any bad experiences of what he calls "the big wormy rotten apple."
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