Gwen Studies Broads

Omigod, so in Berlin there's a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy themed hostel. And I'm staying there! For a mere 14€ a night! I'm so excited. Their website is www.heartofgold-hostel.de

I've pretty much finalized my plans for the rest of my trip, with the exception of where I'm staying once I get to Amsterdam (which will be on July 4th). I happened upon another really good deal (!) for train fare to Paris from Amsterdam, so I'll be leaving for Paris on July 10th. After looking at a million different hostels, I booked myself into the same one that I stayed in last time. The reviews for it on hostelworld.com aren't that great, but I didn't think it was bad at all. It was a little far from the center of town, but after living in Forest Hills for three years I've gotten used to commuting, and use my valuable train riding time for people watching. There are all kinds of interesting people to watch in Paris! The only part of my trip I haven't figured out is where I'm staying in Amsterdam. Hostels there are more expensive than the ones in both Paris and Berlin (which really surprises me), but I have a (distant) relative who lives there who I can hopefully stay with. Otherwise, got any recommendations for hostels in Amsterdam?

This weekend is the Lüneburg Staadtfest, which is pretty much a giant carnival in downtown. It looks like it's going to be really fun!?!