Amsterdam by night

Typical Dutch

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January 3rd 2008
After 2 great days of Christmas in Sweden (we celebrated the 24th, and all day on the 25th) we went to the Netherlands for their second day of Christmas, to be celebrated with my friend Nicole and her family. Upon arriving from the airport her family greeted us with a champagne toast, I could tell it was going to be a great trip! Next we all opened presents and enjoyed a wonderful Christmas dinne ... 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