Souvenier from Amsterdam...

[Haudlady]

I went to London, Paris, and Ireland in May of 2005... my husband doesn't believe in flying, and I REALLY wanted to do this, so I went alone. Those three weeks were the best! Anyway... that's not what you asked.

I brought home a couple of local cycling magazines for the DH (asked the LBS for recommendations). I also, as a surprise, took a photo of every bike shop I could find. It's amazing - they are everywhere! Even little towns in Ireland had their own shop, even if it was just in somebody's spare room. He loved the magazines, but the photos were the big hit.

I would recommend that she find a shop, and ask there what would be best. They will surely have some advice!

[massbikebabe]

Not bike related...

but I bought myself a little gold wooden shoe that I wear around my neck next to my celtic cross...it's neat!!



karen

[Deborajen]

Hammer, if I were in your position I'd be asking for tulip bulbs. While they're not cycling-related, they're certainly big over there.

A friend of mine from work went to Amsterdam last year on a side trip while visiting family in London and she was fascinated by the cultural differences. She came back with lots of pictures - one was a grow-it-yourself marijuana kit sitting innocently between some grow-it-yourself tulip kits. Wierd.--

In regards to cycling, though, I'm sure it isn't hard to find things that are cycling-related since it's such a big sport and a big means of practical transportation over there. T-shirts might not be as easy to come by, though - ? Maybe a necklace or a charm, or a poster - ?

Deb

[Geonz]

Boots of spanish leather? ... oops, musical flashbacks...

I'd want something that wasn't tacky-touristy; couple bottles of beer and keep the empties as souvenirs?

[pooks]

I hope she can find something cycling related.

I've heard there are a LOT of things in Amsterdam to partake of, but those "things" aren't legal to bring back!

(I've always wondered about Americans who go over to the coffee shops and smoke, and then come back. Just my luck, I'd end up having to take a drug test for something or other. I wonder if "I was in Amsterdam and it was legal" works as an excuse.)

But like you, I'd think a jersey would be wonderful. My husband's family also started off in Holland -- but in the 1600s.

[donnambr]

I'd want one of these.

[bikerchick68]

another idea is to have her pick up water bottles with the local bike shops logos... easy to transport and non-breakable! That's one thing I try to fin every trip....

[Kitsune06]

I hope she can find something cycling related.

I've heard there are a LOT of things in Amsterdam to partake of, but those "things" aren't legal to bring back!

(I've always wondered about Americans who go over to the coffee shops and smoke, and then come back. Just my luck, I'd end up having to take a drug test for something or other. I wonder if "I was in Amsterdam and it was legal" works as an excuse.)

But like you, I'd think a jersey would be wonderful. My husband's family also started off in Holland -- but in the 1600s.

No kidding. I don't know if it would... it'd be an interesting situation, that's for sure. Probably vaguely unique. And I thought I was the only person thinking about this. Pooks, you truly are 21 with a couple years of experience.

When DGF went to Amsterdam, she went to bars etc and picked up coasters for her dorm and beer bottles, brought back the empties as souvenirs. We've got quite a collection, incl. something called 'Cannibeer' ... beer with canabis in it? Weird.