DAY 2 | KINDERDIJK WINDMILLS - ANTWERP - BRUSSELS

Europe Trip
DAY 2 | KINDERDIJK WINDMILLS - ANTWERP - BRUSSELS



Kinderdijk Windmills





University classmates

Antwerp

Antwerp, the statue of the Giant's hand being thrown into the Scheldt River.

Mussels + Antwerp beer




We had our lunch at Antwerp, the mussel soup is recommended. *nom nom*



Atomium, Brussels









Mannikin Pis, Brussels






City Centre, Brussels


Day 2, depart to the famous windmills of the Kinderdijk that are inscribed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. With 19 windmills built in the 18th century, it is one of the largest concentration of windmill in Netherlands remained. And then, stop at Antwerp and have our lunch in the city centre. View the city hall on the Old Market Square and beautiful guild-house.
Stop at Brussels city ring road to view the Atomium, Chinese Pavilion; Royal Palace, city centre grand place; Mannikin Pis and the Bourse (Stock Exchange) Building.

 Hotel details:
Best Western Leonardo Hotel Charleroi
Boulevard Pierre Mayence La,
B- 6000 Charleroi
Belgium
Tel: +32 7130 2424
Fax: +32 7130 4949

Date: 12th September 2010

DAY 1 | AMSTERDAM - RED LIGHT DISTRICT

Europe Trip
Day 1 - AMSTERDAM - RED LIGHT DISTRICT


Traditional Wooden clog



























Dam Square, heart of the capital


Gassan Diamond Factory


Red Light District, Amsterdam


As previous post said, here we go...
On the day 1,visit traditional wooden clog and cheese farm; Gassan Diamond factory, a special arrangement to show the pride and joy of the country's main industries. It has such renown reputation that dated as far as the 17th century. Even the Queen of England has had the stones polished by the Dutch. Dam Square, heart of the capital. We then tour around the city to explore the New church, the Royal Palace and the Hero Monument.
Visit Amsterdam, go on a cruise on the glass domed canal cruise seeing Amsterdam. Stroll the red light, see the sex trade and drug stores (cannabis) that have made this city controversial, but no photography allowed.

 Hotel details:
Tulip Inn Oosterhout Hotel
Beneluxweg, 1 
4904 SJ Oosterout 
A27 Utrecht - Breda (exit 7)
Netherlands
Tel: 31 162 453643
Fax: 31 162 434662

Date: 11th September 2010