Madurodam miniature village

Magnificent Europe: Holland - Amsterdam

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September 30th 2013
September 30th: After passing through the last lock on the trip down the river we docked in Amsterdam: We went on an escorted tour of the sights, stopping to view a windmill but that was a small event as many of us took more interest in the electric car being recharged at the charge point and the guide was quizzed on the aspects of the car, cost of charge, how often it required a charge. Interesti ... 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