Lazying around Amsterdam 02 Canal

Lazying around Amsterdam

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May 18th 2006
Geo: 52.3738, 4.89095Last night was a shock to the system to sleep in a bed. This morning I had a long and hot shower, it was great!! I was that tired that I slept well and didn't wake up to people coming or leaving the room. Thank goodness there were no loud snorers though. Dodged many cyclists and avoided trams as I walked to the markets. Had a browse around. Walked to the Van Gogh Museum, ... 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