Beer by a canal in Amsterdam

Amsterdam (I'll think of a better title later)

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July 15th 2013
After a fitful night's sleep, we set out this morning from the hotel for the Anne Frank house, the musem and old house where Anne Frank, her family and acquaintances hid from the occupying forces in the Second World War. They hid for two year, which to me is utterly amazing - imagine not leaving your house for two years, not seeing proper daylight for two years, having to be quiet for most of ... 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