American Student in Amsterdam

19 Aug 2011
22 Aug 2011
Europe/Amsterdam
Where aren't you from?: 
Unfortunately, most places. I wish I weren't from Detroit, Michigan (which is why I relocated to Boston, MA), but I guess it's as good as place as any. I'd rather be from Brasil, but alas, I am not from there.
Will you bring dead animals into the house?: 
0
Make up your own personal password: 
griseoalbus
How did you find out about the Casa?: 
Random internet surfing
Why do you want to stay in the Casa?: 
I need a place to stay in Amsterdam, and I'd like to visit (to hopefully meet people and learn more about dumpster diving and hitckhiking), so it seems like a good idea.
What would be your favourite activity in casa?: 
I gasp with pleasure while dish washing
I dive into bins to make my face look pretty
Do you use Windows, Mac OS or you like freedom?: 
Microsoft Windows
What is your favourite question in life?: 
Are we playing the question game?
Are you a bike-breaker or bike-fixer?: 
Yes
Anything else?: 
I am hoping to meet up with my friend who is working in Germany (my plans are confirmed but hers aren't). She's not a member of Casa Robino (yet), but this is her CS profile: http://www.couchsurfing.org/people/lsburton/ We'll probably spend most of our time doing touristy things and exploring the city, and we'd love to meet some adventurous people to share our experiences with :D

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Lemjok's picture

Hi Angela, We've just done

Hi Angela,

We've just done the maths in our collective heads, and it seems to be OK if you stay from Friday to Sunday, any time after that might be possible too.. people are coming and leaving here so rapidly that it's easy to lose track.
Anyway, good luck with the trip!
Love
Leo

hojo5390's picture

Hi Leo! Just to double check,

Hi Leo!
Just to double check, it's okay that three of us stay?
I hope so, cause we can't wait to visit! (and we haven't had any responses on CS). Also, is there anything we can bring? My friend and I are both leaving the continent in a couple of weeks, and I'm sure there are some things we could get rid of.
Other than that...any helpful tips? And what's the address?
My friends arrive in Amsterdam tomorrow afternoon, but I won't be getting there until later in the evening. They leave Sunday afternoon/evening, and I leave early (7am :/) Monday morning.

Cheers!
Angela

.'s picture

well is it ok for you? we are

well is it ok for you? we are quite squished up at the moment, so have this in mind.

if you want to bring something for the casa, there is a "things we need" box on the page.

this is your last chance, if you relly want to come here let me know and i will send a messenger bird w/ the addy, groovy?

hojo5390's picture

Sounds cozy, we're looking

Sounds cozy, we're looking forward to it :D

hojo5390's picture

Hello! (I'm a little late,

Hello!
(I'm a little late, but) I did not end up in Amsterdam this weekend. My friend and I will actually be coming August 12th-15th, so I can keep in touch. Do you know if you'll have any space that weekend?

Thanks!

robino's picture

hey! No clue what about space

hey! No clue what about space in that period but maybe if all goes well, who knows. Best is to edit your request and change the dates again :)

hojo5390's picture

Hey! I have finally confirmed

Hey!
I have finally confirmed my plans, and will be heading to Amsterdam Friday August 19th until Monday August 22nd (aka this weekend).
I'm (hopefully) meeting my friend there (she's traveling from Mainz, and still needs to confirm her ride). Her friend is also traveling with us, so I am wondering if there is space for three of us.

On a similar note, I'm flying from Lyon to Brussels, then getting to Amsterdam from there. I know there's a train, but I was wondering if you knew of alternative methods of transportation (any hitchhiking tips or the like?). I'll probably be taking the train back Monday morning to make sure I don't miss my flight, but I'm open to suggestions.

Thanks!
Angela

robino's picture

hey - I don't know how things

hey - I don't know how things are at the moment and if there is space for three. It sounds a bit much ...

I am in Lyon myself. If no-one replies (sometimes people tend to be a bit late with responding), write some of the people who are on the host-list. Click contact on their profile. But bear in mind there is no promise that can be given, especially since you are with three !

So if you have an alternative, I would go for that.

From Brussels you can easily hitch to Amsterdam (if you are at the main airport). I would stand at one of the exits of the parking with a well-written sign and be patient.

Should work...

Robin.

robino's picture

hey! How are you doing, how

hey! How are you doing, how have your plans evolved?

robino's picture

hey. you sound like a good

hey. you sound like a good person to share the house with but we'll have to see how things go since your request is a lot in advance, and this place can be very dynamic.

So for now there is nothing we can tell, but keep in touch and who knows? :)

What about your friends btw? You are all coming to Amsterdam around the above mentioned dates?

Do you travel with a fixed plan of some sort?

hojo5390's picture

Okay! I will definitely keep

Okay! I will definitely keep I touch. My plans are not definite yet - I would like to hitchhike but have yet to find someone to come with me. I also still have to coordinate with my friend who is coming from Germany. She was actually in Amsterdam this past weekend but I'm not sure where she stayed. I'm planning on visiting Casa Bonita here In Lyon soon, and would very much like to visit casa robino as well. I really love the concept and would like to be part of something similar in Boston.
I don't really have definite plans yet, but I will certainly check in closer to our travel date.
Thanks!

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