VANAGON archives -- May 2016, week 3 (#43)

Date:         Tue, 17 May 2016 02:15:33 -0700
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From:         "J.C." <dougm+sfbayrangers@KZSU.STANFORD.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Friday Question...Ever been to The Netherlands?
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You might also want to see if the Stedelijk Museum has something
interesting (I first encountered Bill Viola's work there.) And the
Vondelpark is definitely enjoyable and relaxing, as Ned Savoie mentioned.
Too bad your time is so short.



On Mon, May 16, 2016 at 11:18 PM, Zoran Mladen <zmaninco@yahoo.com> wrote:

> If we are striving for accuracy...then it is worth noting that The
> Netherlands and Holland are also not the same.  Amsterdam is a city in The
> Netherlands.  Holland is a region in The Netherlands.  "The Netherlands"
> is the country.
> Z
>
>     On Tuesday, May 17, 2016 10:20 AM, Tom Hargrave <thargrav@HIWAAY.NET>
> wrote:
>
>
>  Ehm..., The Netherlands is an entire country and not just a city.
> Amsterdam is just one city inside the Netherlands.
>
> I've been to the Netherlands (Holland).
>
> Thanks, Tom Hargrave
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf
> Of Ned Savoie
> Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 4:55 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Friday Question...Ever been to The Netherlands?
>
> I've been there many times, it's a wonderful city. You can get an all day
> pass for the canal bus and use that to get around the city (there are also
> water taxis). Basically these boats go up and down the canals to marked
> stops, and it's a great way to see the city. The Nieuwmarkt area always has
> lots of people and lots of good restaurants. Great Thai one there. Check
> out the streetview:
>
> https://www.google.com/maps/@52.3727094,4.8999444,3a,75y,69.28h,92.31t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sVJ_tmZUk9aQke4qA_QjAAQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1
>
> There's a park outside of the Van Gogh Museum which is a wonderful place
> for a picnic.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
> Ned
>
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> On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 10:05 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I was aware of their world wide taste for food. Thanks for the
> > suggestions.
> >
> > Has anyone had the raw haring? My guess is that it can be like ceviche.
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > I used to work that at one time. Any restaurant in Amsterdam that is
> > > open is great, but the real jewels are out in the small towns.
> > > Zandvoort, the beach town, has lots of them. Wilma en Albert Steak
> > > House in Haarlem
> > served
> > > some of the most memorable meals of my entire life. Both places are
> > > an
> > easy
> > > drive out and back to town. In any good restaurant in The
> > > Netherlands,
> > you
> > > need to get there by seven pm and wait at the bar to get a table.
> > > Dining starts at eight, and the table is yours for the night. If you
> > > are dining
> > in
> > > Amsterdam avoid  Central Station at night. I don't remember any good
> > > restaurants down there anyway.
> > >
> > > One decision is what kind of food. they have every nationality,
> > > including a few native "dutch" restaurants that serve small wild
> > > game as a traditional food. But the French and Chinese restaurants
> > > are outstanding, and in Amsterdam you will find excellent Japanese and
> even Mexican.
> > >
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 8:26 AM T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hello Volks,
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Work has me traveling next week to The Hague Netherlands and very
> > briefly
> > >> to Amsterdam.
> > >>
> > >> I have about 8 hours in Amsterdam one day.
> > >>
> > >> I have planned to see works by Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum, catch
> > >> lunch(taste beer) and see the Anne Frank museum in the afternoon.
> > >>
> > >> At the end of my trip I only have an evening in Amsterdam and
> > >> planned to see the Van Gogh Museum since they are open until 10pm
> next Friday.
> > >>
> > >> Anyone have suggestion of things I must see? Places for a good,
> > reasonable
> > >> bite or drink?
> > >>
> > >> All suggestions, tips or things to look out for are welcomed.
> > >>
> > >> Thanks,
> > >> T.
> > >>
> > >
> >
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