Hey guys. Yes, I stole Carrie's thread idea.

I'll be in Amsterdam from April 12-15 and then the London area from April 16-18. I already know I'd love to see Gooey and Joey and Petra and Lars and Jurgen and Askel in Amsterdam. And Phil and Val and Kiren and Steve and Lolly and Ellie and John and Cloudy and anyone else who like to meet me.

Also, does any European Orger or visiting American know about catching the train from Amsterdam to London?

aww very envious, Ivy! if you're lucky enough to see any of those people please pass my love.

As far as the train is concerned I've not done it but I know all about the coaches if that's an option (and it is a cheap one, depending how far in advance you book)

we are totally gonna be in london at the same time omg

you + me + phil + val + cloudy + whoever else + pub = yes

what part of london are you staying in?? i think i'm staying in north london.
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as for the train ride maybe this can be of any help

http://www.nshispeed.nl/e...d-by-train

or this one

http://www.tgv-europe.com/en

I may be in AmDam on the 13th. But my scene may not be your cup of tea

I'd love to meet you, but it won't happen . So I will tell Val to give you a big hug from me . I am sure you will have a wonderful time in Europe !

I'll be in Suttgart on the 10th through the 27th

I was planning on visiting Amsterdam the weekend after the 20th, but maybe I can do it earlier and swing up by London

I'll have to see how my schedule works out. I'm visiting family, then 2 friends in Germany.

Also, Ivy, Amsterdam has extremely cheap flights between A-dam and london.
Try Flybe or KLM (my favorite). I don't think the American Eurorail passes work between Europe and UK.

Ok..as for now the only date I can make it is the 14th...orgnote

Imago said:

evenstar3 said:

I'm staying with the Bennetts. And I have no idea what part that is.

Imago said:

Really? I am trying not to fly between the two but I guess I may not have a choice.

If you haven't already, eat here in Amsterdam. And make your reservation now.

http://www.diningcity.nl/samasebo/en/

Wow very cool wish I could, would be a funky time V. I just arrived back from Vanuatu and not travelling overseas until August again. I know U will have a quality time though.

PanthaGirl said:

stop making me jealous !

BlueZebra said:

PanthaGirl said:

ok ... tell me ... where is Vanuatu and why should one go there ?

BlueZebra said:

Vanuatu is a group of 83 islands in the SW pacific ocean, close to New Caledonia, Noumea and Fiji so it's one of many polynesian islands. It's paradise and just as beautiful as being in the West Indies, Caribbean. Lots of water sports, beaches, lagoons, volcanoes, lovely humble natives, unspoilt by tourists, waterfalls, sealife etc...

Oh and cannibalism also existed there up until 1982 so it's an interesting place and my friends and I had a few running jokes about that fact.

I'm sooooo jealous!!!!!


Ivy, you are going to have a blast. The Bennets are AMAZING. Sweet and so very generous.

Our Dutchies are sweet and awesome as well!!

Girl, you are going to be too far from me to hang out . I'm only 50 minutes away from you by plane from either city but damn, I got shit to do and can't chill with you even though I would love to!!!!

I do think you would be pleasantly surprised by Hamburg,though....just sayin'

Imago said:

!!

COME TO LONDON!!

Of all the weekends you could have picked I am away on my future SIL hen party. I am free every other weekend this year lol.

Am real pissed we will not get to see you. I know you will have a great time. Will catch you next time around for sure.

ellieadore said:

Give Jon and Charlie a hug for me.

Vendetta1 said:

We easy jetted it there. I am not sure you can catch a train.

superspaceboy said:

Yeah, I better go book my Easy Jet flights. I just hate flying so much I wanted to see if catching a train was feasible.

Vendetta1 said:

We need to figure out when and where we are meeting up Ms. Laurel!!!!!



Someone needs to track down Cloudy!!!

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Vendetta1 said:

I wish I could join! But I just moved to a new place and couldn't afford a new trip at the moment.

Regarding the train thing you can take the Thalis at amsterdam CS toward Paris then change in Brussel or Paris to catch the Eurostar to London.

Have a wonderful journey

I hope you have a great time there! I loved my visit to Amsterdam a few years ago. Beautiful city with really amazing people. I don't know about the train to London, but I took the train from Amsterdam to Budapest and it was lovely. Made me wish that American train travel was as nice and easy.

You need to come to Sweden. Cause I can't swing London just now.