I'm hoping and praying to make the trip next year, Eric. I saved some Dutch Gilders that I never turned in for exchange in 1997 and I always bring about 65-70 Euros home with me. The Guilders are not worth anything, they're just sentimental reminders of my 1st trip to Amsterdam in 1997. The Euros will get me to my hotel and lunch or breakfast and I usually leave my bag at Central Station until I get checked in. It's a real bummer hauling a bag around and the hotel won't let you check in until 2:00PM. The Rho Hotel is like that, but the two times I stayed there, they gave good service. It really would make a trip worthwhile to find some rare coins. If it's bitter cold or rain, I use the trams. Otherwise, I walk around a lot. It did not take long to learn to stay out of the bicycle lanes, even if you are a country boy. Happy Hunting and hope to see you next year. I would like to hit the beaches next July or August, but more than likely, I will head that way in October or November of 2011, when the travel rates are lower.