Windmill

This old windmill is used to keep the water levels in check, as the ground is about 2m below sea level. It can pump over 450L per second. From L to R: Kristie, Megan, Me.

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First Day in Holland

July 18th 2006
I was lucky to get an exit-row seat on the 12.5 hour flight from KL to Amsterdam. Lots of legroom is a godsend on long flights! Arriving in Amsterdam at about 5am, I was met by my uncle Tony, and cheaufered back to his house in Oegstgeest. Megan and my cousin Kristie arrived a few hours later after completing their contiki tour. Setting off to begin to see the sights of Holland, we visited ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » North Holland » Amsterdam

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

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