Bibliotheek

I have been having issues with my Dutch language progress since I stopped going to courses, and I reached the conclusion that the best way to fix that was to work on my skills. Short of actually conversing with people, I went for the next best option; I joined the library!

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The Amsterdam Central Library opened in July 2007, and occupies a staggering 28,000 m2, making it the largest public library in Europe. Would you like to know more?

New Years Day

I still find it odd that fireworks are available for general public use.

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Though at least in Amsterdam this year, they did much less damage than last year. The news supposed that the rain had kept things here quiet this year. Would you like to know more?