Clogs

Amsterdam - Contiki

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October 19th 2005
I really shouldn't write much about what happened in Amsterdam! Travelling in from St Goar we spent time at a clog and cheese factory, learning how to make clogs and trying them on. We also made our way to 'Bike a Dijk' and cycled around the canals, or dijks, on some interesting bikes which was great. To Amsterdam it was and some nights out taking in the local culture and shows was an intere ... read more

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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