Cruisin

Amsterdam

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May 9th 2008
Hallo! Amsterdam is really starting to grow on us. Rather than try to see all the tourist spots (thouhg we've done a couple), we're spending more of oour time here just relaxing. Late starts, long lunches and dinners. Walks and canal cruises. The weather has been fantastic - 20 Degrees plus for about a week now. Have been to the Van Gogh museum, seen a lot of the Old Town for 'Canal Bus' an ... 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