| Page Views: 5,938 Last Visit to Netherlands: June, 2009 I Visit Here Frequently | BICYCLES RULES! by pieter_jan_v - last update: Jun 8, 2009 |
Where the Queen entered her country after WW2. | Entrance of the Netherlands |
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|  | Daar bij die molen: My home country The picture (made by Jan van Hengel) is the cover of an old tourist record (Philips 632007RL). You're welcome to visit this beautiful land, which was handcrafted by the people themselves. Remember, a great part of Holland was painfully gained from the sea and nowadays manmade dikes are the only assurance we can live here. More Info of Holland. Current Dutch WeatherGeneral information on the NetherlandsVisit the OFF THE BEATEN PATH for adresses of Dutch Record Shops outside Amsterdam. More record info. |
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| | There is more The classic Dutch image is one of windmills, dikes, cheese, tulips, flat lands, bicycles and so on.
These symbols are still used to promote my country, but not all of them are related to the present Dutchies.
So, don't be surprised exploring a modern country, with the classic characteristics only being present at touristic attractions. |
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| Pros: | "Flat and green" | | Cons: | "Lack of space" | | In A Nutshell: | "More than tulips and windmills" |
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appleseed81 Mon Jun 8, 2009 11:14 UTC
Haha... Why would Claus be with me? He doesn't make it as scarely as the mafia like little kids I saw along the streets... !! | mumymama Fri Apr 24, 2009 13:33 UTC
Hey, Pieter! Can you give me a tip about a large food supermarket in Amsterdam? or a food market near Watergraafsmeer:) | jumpingnorman Tue Apr 14, 2009 05:23 UTC
Hi Pieter! Hoe gaat het ermee? Enjoyed reading about your country and I am amazed how well you have organized the links...truly useful. Thanks for sharing -- I love the crime map, hehehe... | Arkeolog Sat Apr 11, 2009 06:59 UTC
Hi Pieter, your tips are useful and photos are nice. Great page for a great country. |
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