I rode to the Amsterdamse Bos for my run. Starting to feel like a runner again, it felt good. I really wish I knew how far I was running, I've been going by times instead of miles. Pretty soon I am going to have to start thinking kilometers instead of miles.
I am really enjoying exploring the park. I ran on muddy trails over quaint bridges, along canals and ponds, through cathedral-like rows of trees and sunny green fields. Unfortunately a large part of the part of the park is under renovations, but fortunately the park is large enough that one can avoid the huge piles of dirt and bulldozers.
The park is one of the many things that I like about Amsterdam. I know I have complained a lot, but there are plenty of things I like here. For one thing, no matter what my husband says about the food here, not all of its bad. The bread here is amazing, even the bread at the supermarket is baked fresh every day. I don't think you can even buy a loaf of American-style preservative-laden bread. The beer is cheap and very good. So is the cheese. And the chocolate. What else do you need to eat?
More things I like: The city is small, and is well served by public transportation (if you don't want to ride your bike). For example, tonight, I can go hear a band play and leave my house maybe half an hour before the show starts and catch a tram. Or, I can walk, and it probably would take the same amount of time.
Treat of the day: sucking on a valentine's candy heart while in the shower. Something about having something sweet on your tongue while warm water splashes over your head is just heavenly!
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