Amsterdam

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Well-known for old fishing boats and the traditional clothing.


Diamond factory


Zaanse Schans 


clog factory


Comments

  1. TekkausJune 26, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Yeah! Holland is famous for their clogs right? :p

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  2. MerrynJune 26, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    and Amsterdam's RED district.. n the 'displays' behind the glass window.. hehe..

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  3. [SK]June 27, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    i had a very brief 1-day stay in Amsterdam during my europe trip in 1998, i've already forgotten how the place looks like~~ :D

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  4. wennJune 27, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    Tekkaus,those clogs making is amazing.

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  5. wennJune 27, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Merryn, I just came back from the red light district. Those models are real in the showcase!

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  6. wennJune 27, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    SK, you should come agian. It's fascinating!

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  7. Small KucingJune 27, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    It's lovely.

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  8. Twilight ManJune 28, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    The clogs are so hard. How did those milkmaids wear them to carry milk?

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  9. wennJune 29, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Twilight, it seems that clogs could ease the pressure on the feet.

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