Amsterdam is full of canals. So we decided to take a canal cruise through them. It was pretty cool. They spoke English, Dutch, German and I think French. They took us down several canalsand told us the names and reasons behind different canals.
On the canals their were all of these people living in canal boats. Some of them were in really bad shape.
They also pointed out different buildings. There were these two, same colour with different coloured shutters, that one was slightly taller than the other, that they called the Father and Son houses. The tiniest house on the river was 1 door wide, and 3 windows (stories) high. I have no clue how someone could live in that!
We went to the Red Light Distict. Woa! In the Netherlands, being a prostitute is comletely legal. They figure if its going to happen anyways, they might as well make it legal and be able to control it, rather than run after it. All of the prostitutes have to go to a doctors at least once a year to get a check-up. On the street were all of these buildings that had these huge windows where women (and a few men) of various sizes, colours, and ages were posing in lingerie. And of course all of these were connected to hotels and such. On that street there were also buildings that housed 'Peep shows' and such enterainment like that. I find it kinda sad that some people sell themselves to make a living.
Another thing that is legal is Marijuana. According to the law everyone is allowed to grow up to 5 plants for their own pleasure. Everywhere there were cafes that you could walk in and smoke pot. They even had starter kits to help you grow Marijunana, and suckers made of the stuff.
Just to say, people in Europe smoke waaaaay more than they do in Canada. At least Ireland has managed to ban smoking in their pubs.
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