Should add that the town of Leiden is sort a smaller, less hectic and uber-urban, more small town and accessible. The central area is very impressive and nice, and stuff around for kids, on or off-bi… (View Post)

Main danger for kids in Leiden is making sure one or more don't fall into one of the MANY canals. On more positive note, beyond the town proper there's an extensive park on the side heading toward th… (View Post)

If you're going to Bruges anyway, reckon that coastal infrastructure might be better than M'burg. Personally would be very interested in Baarle-Hertog/Baarle-Nassau (But then I've been to Point Rober… (View Post)

Republicans can actually claim credit for promoting, nominating and electing some decent, qualified African American to local, state and national office. However, Clarence Thomas AIN'T one of 'em. (View Post)

Was only there for a short time, overnight (at B&B owned by old Dutch sea captain & his wife) on a cold winter's day so didn't have much time for sightseeing. However, what I did see looked p… (View Post)