Saturday, October 22nd- Sunday, October 23rd. Days 56-57. Amsterdam

Good to be back. Pretty relaxed weekend, chores, casual socializing, grocery shopping, etc. I did go on a very informal first date with an attractive Dutch composition student. That was fun (and much needed, haha). We mostly talked about social politics and economics, and the differences between the Dutch and American systems. That was more than fine with me, but not what I usually talk with other musicians about. Truth be told, I think those kinds of exchanges are what make studying abroad so eye-opening. Getting the first-hand story about life in a different culture is important, if not crucial to getting the full study-abroad experience. Hopefully we can do it again soon!