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Dinner at the Steakhouse

Cruising the Canals

July 20th 2006
Seeing the Netherlands by boat is a magnificent way to get an appreciation for the lifestyle here. Today we hired a boat and cruised all through the canals of Leiden, Oegstgeest, and Haarlem. The boat we had was called a sloop, and fit 6 of us in comfort while we puttered around. The city is very beautiful from the water, and there are some amazing homes set right on the edge of the canals. Me ... read more
Europe » Netherlands » South Holland » Leiden

Dutch Flag 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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