Driving through the country side

Amsterdam Antics

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May 15th 2006
Today we drove through the border into the Netherlands and didn't even realise it. On the way to camp we stopped at a clog and cheese making factory. We were shown how they make dutch cheeses and clogs. It was really interesting and funny, especially when the clog maker flirted with Niki - and yep - she bought a set of clogs with a wink. Then we drove to camp and set up tents for the last t ... 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