Amsterdam

Amsterdam

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September 20th 2004
Today was our free day around Amsterdam. I tagged along with Stu, Kirsten, Nicola and Suzanne this morning. We caught the tram to Centraal Station, a little further than we had wanted, so then walked along to Anne Frank's House, though didn't go in. Then we walked along Kalverstraat, where we looked around some of the shops. I found a music store, and bought myself a Dutch cd, called 'Sensation ... 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