Today we were back in the Red Light District.
We had several pick-up shots to shoot that we didn't get to finish the last time that we were in the District. It was a very refreshing day because it was a small cast and crew and it was our set manager, Sabrina's, last day so everyone was in a very relaxed mood. Sabrina is leaving us to go and shoot a TV show in Thailand. I wish I was going to Thailand so I could be somewhere that is warm. But then again, I do appreciate the fact that a lot of Dutch people speak English so I would be warmer in Thailand but completely lost in the language barrier.
This day was turning out to be a complete 180 degrees from shooting at The Supperclub yesterday. And because of this general relaxed feel I was then kidnapped by Sabrina in Matt's convertible so we could drive around Amsterdam with the top down looking like we owned the place. It was actually quite fun just to relax and let the wind blow through my hair on an actual SUNNY day in the city, but the weird thing is that at the same time I felt really guilty. I know there wasn't much need for me on the set but you never know when issues may arise that need tending to and if I was rogue then there was no way to get a hold of me. So while I was trying to enjoy myself I was also worried that i would get in trouble. I do not have a high tolerance for guilt.
But we weren't filming on the street for the whole day. After three or four hours we were switching locations to a place outside of Amsterdam. We were off to Hoofddorp, which was twenty minutes outside the city when the traffic was tame, to a place called "China Fantasy." It was a very ritzy Chinese restaurant that we were going to film a short flashback scene. I said driving there would only take twenty minutes but it took our driver FOREVER to get there so I was sitting in the back of the car with the Assistant Director, Henri, and he was very chatty and empassioned about the idea that sometime soon weed will be legal everywhere and that having it illegal at all is an enfringement of our rights. Well...I don't know that I agreed with all that he was saying but I do see a point there. When we finally got there our long drive was made worth while because our small crew was treated by a lavish buffet of food at our table. The food was very good and I even tried something new, duck. I have never had it before and after trying it, I am not sure that I will ever eat it again. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't bad it just wasn't my favorite type of fowl. :)
We wrapped at ten and then it was back to Amsterdam for a restful night sleep. At this point in the trip I have started referring to the Rembrandtplein Hotel as home. I am desensitized to everything that horrified me at the beginning and now I find it endearing and I enjoy and look forward to going back to our 'home.'
Off to bed. Love you all!
-M
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