So...its been a while.

This one will not be as detailed and will be picture-less, but still interesting, I hope!
After my last post, I went to spend the weekend with my friend Renata. I first went to the beach on Friday, which was very nice but TOO cold to swim, and then I got on a train to Amersfort, where she lives. Her host Mom picked me up form the train station and we had tacos for dinner, took her kids for a walk to see the horses and then we went down town to Amersort to see if anything is going on there. Nothing is, if you were wondering. We had a few beers and then headed home.
The next morning we woke up to no one in her house, which was nice, but then we realized there was no way to get from her house t the train station without a ride. We ended up asking her neighbors, a group of retired Nuns that live together, and one drove us to the train station. From there we went to Hilversum, which is a really cute, rich, suburb of Amsterdam. We went shopping and had lunch, and then went to her friends house, Justina (pronounced UU-stin-a). She didn't speak English, but another Justina there did and we hung out, drank wine and had sum fun. They even straitened my hair! Then, i balanced on the back of Justina (with no English)'s bike and we went into the city center to go to some bars! It was really fun!
Sunday I just relaxed at home until the family came back. Then, Monday started the daily grime of work again. They were all tired but it was a fun day, nonetheless. I took them to Tun Fun, a dutch Discovery Zone, which was fun and they bounced and climbed their hearts out. It was different then I expected, because it had a underground theme and lots of graffiti art and street signs hung everywhere. I really liked it.
Then, On Tuesday the Mom and I took them to the local market to play in the fountain, get fried fish for lunch and do some shopping. They were all very excited to get new crocs and some hair bands--even the baby wanted a head band! With pink hearts on it! It was a good day, but again filled with tired children. Then, at Night I went into town and met up with a couchsurfer from the US just stopping in Amsterdam. We went to some cafes, walked around and then tried to go to this cool bar, but ti was closed for the summer. We were really bummed. We had a really great time though!
Then, on Wednesday I wanted to take the kids to the Zoo. We were on the tram going on our way and all of a sudden we stopped. After about 5 minutes the kids got antsy and I asked what the problem was. The Tram in front of us hit a car (or got an owie, thats what I told Marisa) and it might not move for a long time. I decided to jump off the tram and take them to the park instead, because it was so nice out. It was a great day and they went into the fountain because it was so hot out! Then, at night, I met my friend Mieke and we saw the movie Greenburg. We wanted to see Shrek, but it wasn't playing for some reason. It was good, but had no story and we were both very confused at the end. We went for tea in a coffee house after, had some delicious ice cream and went home. IT was a great night.
Then, on Thursday I decided not to take the kids out because the weather was playing games and I was unsure if we would get poured on if we left for the Library. We did go to the Supermarket though, and each of the girls had their own baby in a stroller, a list and was able to pick out the right things. They felt just like a Mama. It was adorable. Then, at night I went to this awesome bar, Sound Garden, with another Au pair. Her name is Lena and she is really fun. She is from Germany and I would really like to see her again!
Friday, yesterday, was a day I took to get better. I am beginning to feel sick and leaving today (AHH) for Spain! Then, at night I went to the van Gogh museum with a group of expat women. It was really great, because they had live music and a bar set up in the lobby and the museum is great, but not as extensive as I remember. Then we went to a cool bar downtown for a few drinks before heading home.
Now, its Saturday and I am packing, eating and preparing for my trip. Madrid tonight for 4 days, then Valencia, Barcelona and Zaragoza! I am so excited! Send me an email or something with your address if you want a post card! I might not have internet every day, but when I do I will post, sans pictures and then do a big post at the end!