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When I say Holland....
Amber:
Sadly the first thought that pops into my mind is Holland, Michigan *lol* and then I think clogs, tulips, windmills and "The Girl in Hyacinth Blue" (a book by an author of the last name of Vreeland) and Vermeer (a painting of which is discussed in the book).
Simplistic I know, but I've never been over seas : ( Almost everything I know about Holland comes from my best friend who is half dutch.
David In Indy:
--- Quote from: Amber on July 11, 2006, 05:53:05 pm ---Sadly the first thought that pops into my mind is Holland, Michigan *lol* and then I think clogs, tulips, windmills and "The Girl in Hyacinth Blue" (a book by an author of the last name of Vreeland) and Vermeer (a painting of which is discussed in the book).
Simplistic I know, but I've never been over seas : ( Almost everything I know about Holland comes from my best friend who is half dutch.
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Amber -
I have been to Holland, Michigan. I was happy to see a small part of the United States was so Dutch! :D
Do you remember the windmill? If I remember correctly, this windmill actually came from the Netherlands. They dismantled it in Holland, shipped it over to Michigan and rebuilt it! Pretty cool, huh? I think they nicknamed it "De Zwaan" which means swan in Dutch. It's a good name too!
While Holland, Michigan is not quite the Netherlands, it is very Dutch.
Yes, it is a tourist trap. But these tourists can, at the very least get a glimpse of the Netherlands without ever crossing the Atlantic.
Did you notice the nearby towns around Holland Michigan also have Dutch names... names like Zeeland, Graafschap, Vriesland and Overisel? Did you open up their local telephone book and notice all the Dutch names listed in it? Nearly everyone who lives there is Dutch! :)
Holland, Michigan may be a far cry from the Netherlands but don't sell yourself short Amber. At least you had a chance to taste thi wonderful Dutch culture. And that's not too bad considering this little slice of Holland is located smack dab in the American Midwest! :)
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belbbmfan:
--- Quote from: shakestheground on July 10, 2006, 11:33:44 am ---Buildings that are larger at the top than at the bottom. Windmills, Tulips, Drugs, Theo Van Gogh, Anne Frank and The Flemish.
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The Flemish? They're over here in Belgium... but we do speak the same language (well sort of I guess). We also do the 'gezellig' thing quite well
David, thank you for those wonderful childhood memories. I love Sinterklaas! thank god, he's still coming round every year for my two daughters. (means I get to eat a lot of chocolate)
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