The Amsterdam BnB

It's small, but boat living tends to be in small spaces, unless one has a yacht. However, the contrast between the BnBs we've stayed in: city, country, loft, modern, antique, has been more than fun.

We arrive at each location and try to determine if there's a washing machine and dryer (in this one the owner changed our washing from the machine to the dryer. You don't get that service in a hotel, just a high-priced laundry), hair dryer, etc.

In some there are cooking facilities. This one has a miniscule frigo and a hotplate. Tea and coffee are provided.

Hair dryer. So far yes, yes, yes, no, yes.

In all but one we met interesting people. They were away.

This one, in Amsterdam a houseboat, is owned by a young student studying mental health. They bought the location, got rid of the rotten boat on the site and built this one which houses three apartments, two of which they rent. Young and enthusiastic made them fun to talk to just as John was along with the interesting books and Charles was with his fascinating artwork.

If one has a disadvantage it will have other advantages: view, novelty, babbling brooks.

Mostly it is the joy of meeting new people whose lives enrich my own when I hear of their experiences.