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The Netherlands, two hidden Gems, Haarlem & Delft!

We have left Scandinavia and headed to the Netherlands!  After a 12 hours and 4 train changes we found that there was a 24 hour train strike in all of the Netherlands….we ended up in Düsseldorf, Germany overnight in a hotel without AC!  But bright and early the next day all trains were running to Amsterdam and the entire country!  

Our first stop was Haarlem just a short 15 min. train ride from Amsterdam.  Our Airbnb was exceptional and the town was charming.  We visited Zaanse Schans with historic windmills from the 1600’s!  We also took a canal tour around the town….

Next stop, Delft; another special town with canals and interesting historic areas.  Delft is also home of Vermeer and Royal Delft hand painted pottery.