In addition to loads of tulips, coffee shops and red light districts, the Netherlands has a plethora of museums. That’s Not Chinese is a fan of Van Gogh and had hoped to visit his museum last time she was in Amsterdam. Unfortunately, the museum workers were on strike, so she was only able to stand outside.
“I really, really want to go to the Van Gogh museum while we’re here,” she told Rusty Rogue Rafael and I. “I’m not much interested in going, but you two should go. I think I’ll just stay here,” he informed us.
Once arriving in Amsterdam Centraal, we immediately started heading towards the Museumplein. Sadly, however, by the time we walked to Museumplein, the Van Gogh Museum had closed. “I can’t believe this,” That’s Not Chinese said, “The first time I come to Amsterdam I can’t go in this museum because of the strike and the second time I’m here I can’t go in because they’re closed.” “Definitely a total no Gogh. Guess you’ll just have to come back. Third time is the charm,” I consoled her.
Once we returned to Haarlem, we found out about Rusty Rogue Rafael’s new ‘charm.’ Soon after we had left to Amsterdam, he and his friend met for ice cream. Once they had their cones, they decided to take a walk around the Red Light District, specifically the brothel. “I’ve really fallen for one of the prostitutes,” Rusty Rogue Rafael advised us. “I’m sorry, what?” That’s Not Chinese asked. “No, I know it sounds bad and I’ve never felt this way, but there was this one girl who was absolutely stunning and she smiled at me – and not in a prostitute way.”
“How does one do that?” I asked. “It’s just different,” he told us. “Seriously, this has never happened with me before. She had a queue of blokes as well. A guy in a wheelchair and another guy with a bad leg. Really, really seemed like a nice girl. I think I might ask her on a proper date. What do you think?” he asked us. ” “No go on the ho,” That’s Not Chinese advised.