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A swanky-looking establishment with posh cars and uniformed
staff. |
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A less prestigious place to crash, possibly with a Scottish connection.
Maybe the staff uniform is a Jimmy
hat like those sold in tacky tourist shops in Edinburgh. |
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More architecture from the town. At one of the old town squares the
presence of a branch of McDonalds made us head back to the railway station
with unpleasant thoughts about globalisation. |
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The view from the Nemo pier across Oosterdok to Dijksgracht and IJhaven.
The gleaming whiteness of the Costa Europa luxury cruise liner makes
sunglasses a must for onlookers. |
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There's some great views from the top of Nemo. This view features St
Nicolaas Church at top left, and the Sea Palace floating Chinese Restaurant
and the Amstel Botel, both moored in Oosterdok. Centraal Station is partially
visible at the right of the picture behind the below-water-level building
site. |
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The S116 road leads north from Valkenburgerstraat and ducks under Nemo
and into the IJtunnel before emerging again in the Noord district. Prins
Hendrikkade is the road at the back of the picture. |
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You can sit here on the Wim T Schippers Upperdeck to admire the view,
or you can have a coffee in the café at the top. Visit the
Nemo website for information in Dutch language. |
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A closer look at the cascade of water running down the roof. Underneath
is the interactive Science Museum where "You can experiment with
technology, science, ICT and bio and behavioural sciences". The
building was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano. |
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Dave Henniker 
