Amsterdam in the Moonlight

Even the flag here is XXX, literally. It's written on the flag. But what would you expect from a city where prostitution and marajuana is legal? I actually found it much tamer than it's reputation lets on. However, I did find out that the coffee shops specialize in more things than espresso. If you're wondering...no I did not partake in anything thats illegal in the States. What a prudy I am! I did have a few Heinekens and Amstels tho. Watch out! In any case there is more to this "city of sin" than just red lights and hookas. For starters there are the bicycles. At first, its quaint. Then, it's annoying. There must be twice the amount of bicycles as people in this city. And they don't stop for pedestrians (even when you have the green walk light). I had flashbacks of my run in with the mystery spandex clad cyclist (the one that broke my foot). They are all equipped with annoying little bells that they ring at you if you come one cenimeter over the tiny sidewalk into "their area". I felt like clothes-lining half of them. Besides the bicycles there is also the very popular Van Gogh Museum. As a Van Gogh lover, I was in heaven. Jeff, was bored and tired of walking. We both loved the Anne Frank House. It's a very moving tribute to the holocaust that puts a face to the tragedy. Unfortunately it was rainy rainy rainy the entire time here. Thus, you could pretty much count out a boat ride or any serious walking. I enjoyed simply checking out the architecture. It never failed to surprise. All the buildings were a bit...off kilter. Maybe they were smoking something....
The nightlife even without all the "extras" was still fun. We happened to be sharing our room with two very fun loving Irish girls, Annie and Jenny, that we went out with a couple nights. I think they throughlly out drank both of us. *Note to self, never challenge a Irish to a drinking contest.* It was good times, Jeff and I finally got to go dancing again. SO NICE. Also in our room was a Russian/Finnish dude named Johan. He was definitely interesting. I don't know if he's on Russia's or Georgia's side, but he loves Putin. Like I said, interesting to talk to.
I'm not sure if Amsterdam is a city I'd come back to or not. I'm still on the fence. But I can confidently say there is no other city quite like it.