Amsterdam is a great city to get lost in. First of all, that's about your only option unless you're a local. Nothing goes in a straight line; it's all laid out in somewhat-concentric circles from the central station. But no matter where you go, the scenery is nice. Even way outside the center, where there are mostly utilitarian buildings, they build them from brick. There's no stucco to be seen.

I found the Anne Frank House, and then decided to head in whatever direction I found myself heading in. It worked nicely; I got to see lots of the un-touristed parts of Amsterdam. I walked for pretty much 8 1/2 hours straight. I'm totally exhausted, and I didn't come close to seeing all of it. Tomorrow I head back to check out the Van Gogh museum to the far south.

Got a photo of an enormous spider outside my room this morning. He must have been part tarantula or something. Big sturdy body almost the size of a quarter, furry back and legs... I got a couple of good photos, but can't post them for lack of a card reader.