Today was nice, a little rain and clouds in the morning but the sun came out for most of the day. Today we went to the American Embassy in Den Haag (The Hague). It was interesting, although the embassy in The Hague isn't complete, because the consulate is in Amsterdam.
After came back to Voorburg and we ate at a typical (I think???) restaurant for lunch. I had kroketten met brood (krokets with bread) and some Chocomel (brand of chocolate milk). It was very good.
Next, we went to have a meeting with the mayor of Leidschendam-Voorburg in the town hall. He gave us a quick overview of the Dutch government, at the national, state, and municipal level. We received some gifts, a bag with some really nice wood pens, a DVD of interesting things in Leidschendam, a sports bottle, among a couple other things.
After we walked to the Huygensmuseum Hofwijck, a very interesting garden and house that was designed by Constantijn Huygen in the 1600's. For more see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofwijck
So I am really liking it over here... I definitely want to live, and/or go to school here someday, it's not a matter of if but when and how. I'll need to practice my Dutch first. Well, we go to Amsterdam tomorrow.
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Hey its Dominick. It seems so fun over there! glad you and dannywinkle made it over alive. Say hi to the king of the netherlands for me. He is a personal friend.
Alec,
Where's your update? Are you having too much fun!? More pic's.
By the way, it sounds like the food issue is a non-issue.....correct. Talk soon!
Manny
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