The [i]Oude Gracht[/i]

We think [i]oude[/i] means old. The doors you can see at canal level belong to the cellars of the houses at street level. Many of these are used as cafes and shops during the warmer months.

Brussels to Utrecht

March 12th 2011
Wednesday 9 March to Friday 11 March 2011 John started work in earnest on Wednesday, with a meeting in Brussels which went well. Ali recuperated from the hectic schedule by staying in the big round bed all day - reading and eating John's share of the Pim's biscuits! Once John finished work, we spent the evening wandering around Brussels a bit more, including the flash Galeries Royales ... read more

Europe » Netherlands » Province of Utrecht » Utrecht

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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