Amsterdam Canal

Amsterdam

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September 26th 2006
OK, I said in the last blog that I'd be typing this one from the UK. Make that home in Australia. I did type up a blog in the UK, but the computer I was on farted and I lost it all. I spat it and refused to retype it, so here are the last few blogs typed comfortably at home with a refreshing beer. Now, the train ride to Amsterdam. Claire and I, as I mentioned decided to wander around Berlin revi ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam

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The Kingdom of the Netherlands was formed in 1815. In 1830 Belgium seceded and formed a separate kingdom. The Netherlands remained neutral in World War I, but suffered invasion and occupation by Germany in World War II. A modern, industrialized natio... ... read more