As we rode the tram back to our hotel in Amsterdam, I couldn't help but think of how Amsterdam's Jews were hoarded onto trams in the early 1940s by the Nazis. It was their first step on the way to concentration camps where they were put to death.

After a long day of going back and forth to the US Consulate to get new passports, we finally had some time to relax and do one of the touristy things in Amsterdam we had our sights set on: a canal boat cruise.

Well, without a doubt, our time in Amsterdam was filled with highs and lows. Despite everything, our time at the Amsterdam Historich Museum seeing Anne Frank, Her Life in Letters, and then later a visit to the Anne Frank Huis (Anne Frank House) was a lasting memory. Everyone–not only Jews–should visit the Anne Frank House; it will not only change your perspective on history, it will change you perspective on modern events.

Thanks to Time Out's list of best fish & chips in London, we located The Golden Hind, a Greek-owned place not far from the Bond Street Station (Tube stop). We had time for one such meal, and it was excellent. In fact, the cod we had wasn't deep friend (as it tradionally is served); ours was steamed. And mushy peas? Yowzer!

Thanks to some nasty weather last night in London, as well as some nasty employees at BMI (British Midland), we arrived at Heathrow two hours late. Because of massive delays, baggage took another hour. To top it off, the taxi line was even longer than the lines at CES. We arrived at our hotel around 3 am. Nonetheless, we were up at a reasonable hour and headed off for a final day of adventure.

Ah yes, life (and video) is more than baseball. Really. On our quick trip to Cleveland, we took the RTA out to the West Side Market. While it’s supposed to be at its peak on Saturdays that might be a tight squeeze as we head home late tomorrow morning. In addition to the produce stands on the outside portion, there are permanent stalls inside the building that contain bakeries, meat and poultry markets, spice shops and even more.

Ok, call me a homer, but while Cleveland’s West Side Market is great, I have to say I like Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal a bit better. Where else can you find chocolate-covered licorice and world-class sticky buns?

Our sports fantasy week ends in Cleveland. No, the Indians are not home (drat!), but we made our way over to Jacobs Field to visit the fan shop and peek inside this crown jewel. Drew Carey Bobblehead Night is coming, as is retro alarm clock give-away night; maybe we’ll be back?