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This was a NATO Project Team Meeting in October 2009
Amsterdam, Netherlands (here is the National Anthum-click pause when required)
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Welcome to my hotel
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From my window, I could see the water traffic way
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Second time here and I am always amazed at the bicycles and how they are so plentiful.
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Did I mention there are a lot of sex shops in Amsterdam.
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A museum for Marijuna
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Gassan Diamonds-I took the tour. It was cheaper going alone than if I waited for Sharon to come with me.
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Now this is my type of tour
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A funny entrance, but again look at the slant on the house to the right
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There is the road to the far right, a bicycle path (well, a lot more than a path) and then a pedestrian walkway
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And after a long walk, I am back to my hotel.
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People live on the water
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This is the smallest house in Amsterdam and I would venture, in the world. People live here!
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Another word for a marijuana place
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Oh ya, I was in Amsterdam for a conference, these are the people I was with.
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A bicycle built for-drinking. You peddle as you drink and there is a designated person who steers! Go figure, only in Amsterdam.
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To start with I do not smoke. I was so amazed at this store that I had to tour it and take pictures. It is for cigar smokers.
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When I woke up in the morning and looked outside, the water traffic was pretty intense.
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The railway system
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Notice the red light-no this is not the red light district! It has a little bicycle in it. The number two is how long there is left until the bicycle turns green.
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Main street
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Looking up the main street towards the Central Train Station.
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Souviner shops are plentiful in Amsterdam.
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Who says Amsterdam does not have culture
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Notice how the houses are not straight!!
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Top left house, again, a little "bent".
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They have outdoor washrooms-I would imagine these are for the men.
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A lady in the window in a potion of the Red Light District.
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Notice the deluxe version of the bicycle. It has peddles for the two kids.
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