Spuistraat 222

As we entered the comfortable, yet high-tech, environs of Softland, we found what seems to be a contradiction in terms: a 21st Century Coffeeshop. Lining the left are six net stations. Along the right are spacey, yet comfortable, booth-type couches, chairs and low tables. These lead to the huge, brightly lit, well-stocked bar across the back of the shop. We're told that the new name 'Softland' comes from the combination of selling soft drugs and soft drinks; which Smurf, the proprietor, has been doing for three years now. Smurf also supervises the growing chorse for Softland and his skills are reflected in the Cannabis Cups he has picked up, in 1999 and another in 2000. He is one of the co-founders of the interpolm grow shop and has been into the grow scene for 15 years before taking the plunge and realising his own vision of the ultimate cyber-coffeeshop with an eclectic mix of tasty buds on offer, you'll find varieties of Bio and Hydro weeds not only in puffable form, but also available are some of the best milkshake flavours. You can be the envy of all your buddies back home when you e-mail them a web cam sho of the prettiest spliff you've ever rolled.