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August 25, 2004 By: Betty Ramsey Packing Round 1. Amsterdam was named after the dam that was built across the AMSTEL River. 2. The people of Amsterdam are known for their friendliness and TOLERANCE . 3 A popular museum is named for this artist that painted "The Potato Eaters." VINCENT VAN GOGH 4. In spite of a modern metro system, a fifth of the workforce uses BYCILES for transportation. 5. Visitors immediately notice that older houses in Amsterdam tend to be very NARROW . 6. Shoppers in Amsterdam should know that the EURO is the official currency. Picture: red brick houses with a grass courtyard Departure Round 1. This dish consists of potatoes mashed with kale, endive or sauerkraut. STAMPPOT 2. Amsterdam`s Royal Palace is the official residence of this current monarch. QUEEN BEATRIX 3. Agent 007 dashes through the canals of Amsterdam in this 1971 movie. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER 4. Amsterdam is situated on this large lake that provides access to the North Sea. IJSSELMEER 5. This unusual sport is a cross between netball, volleyball and basketball. KORFBAL Picture: white church with green roof On Tour 1. In 1578 Amsterdam was captured by brigands faithful to this protestant movement. CALVINISTS 2 These are all popular tourist attractions in Amsterdam except BINNENHOF . 3. The oldest surviving building, The Old Church, honors this city patron saint. SAINT NICHOLAS 4. This Rembrandt painting is the jewel of the famed Rijksmuseum. NIGHTWATCH 5. Customers at the "Bloemenmark" are most likely to purchase FLOWERS . 6. The MAGERE Brug is the most photographed bridge in the city. 7. "Foam" is a new museum of PHOTOGRAPHY . Picture: beige building with clock tower 8. The lovely "house on the three canals" now serves as a BOOKSHOP . 9. The unusual HASH MARIJUANA HEMP Museum is found in Amsterdam's famous red light district. 10. Visitors can view the malt silos and other fixtures at the HEINEKEN Experience. 11. The "montelbaanstoren" is a TOWER . 12. Visitors are welcome at the CAT boat if they bring a donation of food. Bonus Question One Rijksmuseum architects Al Gagent and Pierre Cuypers also designed this city landmark. Centraal Station Bonus Question Two Where on the map of The Netherlands is Amsterdam found? Area 1 Picture: building with tower Slide Show 1. This neighborhood of small lovely houses overlooking a garden was once a convent. BEGIJNHOF 2. Coronations for Dutch royalty are held at the place of worship simply call NEW CHURCH . 3. The landmark "Beurs van Verlage," now a cultural center was formerly a STOCK EXCHANGE . 4. Amsterdam's tallest steeple tops this church. WESTERKERK Clues for next destination: North Island Capital city Maori culture Kiwi cuisine |