I love the Netherlands, or "Holland," as I grew up calling this wonderful country. There is much to learn from the Dutch, their country one of the great centers for classical music, highlighted by important festivals such as the Early Music Festival held each year in Utrecht. On this page, I have included some of our photos taken in the beautiful and historic central section of the city of Amsterdam. I love sitting in the Vermeer Room at the Rijkssmuseum and hanging around the Van Gogh Museum. The famous "milkmaid" painting attracts people in the most magical way. The Milkmaid