- …my phone doesn’t work at all
- …even with a GSM phone, my data services wouldn’t work at all
- …I need a step down transformer and a plug adapter to recharge anything
- …the money, of course, is different
- …surprisingly many places don’t take Visa, or Mastercard, or either of them
- …the language, of course, is different (though most people speak English)
- …I had to reset all of my clocks
- …at some point my sleep schedule will adjust
…and yet — WiFi works right out of the box. And it’s everywhere. Let’s hear it for WiFi.
I’d love a WiFi phone right about now.
UPDATE: Several people have written to ask why I hate Amsterdam so. I love Amsterdam! My comments were about differences between countries, and how worldwide WiFi is nice — it’s nice to have one system that just works when all the others need attention.
Nat and I had a fantastic dinner tonight (dispelling even the rumor that food here left something to be desired) at Envy, walking distance from the conference. Check it out. See!? Amsterdam == LOVE!