One of the canals

Getting Lost in Amsterdam

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September 28th 2008
Don't worry, we actually DIDN'T get lost in Amsterdam. This weekend, it had been planned far in advance that Alysia, Kelsey and I would go visit friends of the Mariani's in Breda, which is a city about an hour and a half away from us in Well. We did just that. We met Jon and Yvonne, a charming couple, and their two daughters Stephanie and Maxine. They welcomed us warmly to their home, and basic ... 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