The Haag (Den )Haag, Netherlands. Also known as The Hague. A place I wanted to visit if for no other reason the Slobodan Milosevic was on trial there. But what I found was a seaside resort area where seagulls make you aware of fresh seafood. It was a short train ride from Amsterdam and I’m glad I experienced the place... however, I don’t think I would make it a destination for a weeks stay - too many other destinations to explore.

The Hague is the actual seat of government, but, not the official capital of the Netherlands, a role set aside by the Dutch constitution for Amsterdam.

However, if you drive there and are interested in WWII, there are about a zillion bunkers to explore. The area was heavily defended by the Nazi’s and it doesn’t take too much to see the ruins (most are still very much intact actually) of the West Wall fortifications.

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		"Koninginnedag" ("Queen's Day") is a Dutch national holiday held on the birthday of former Queen Juliana. On this day the colour orange predominates at a funfair (which sells orange cotton candy) and scores of informal street markets. The day is a "vrijmarkt" (literally "free market"), which means no licence is needed for street vending; children traditionally use this day to sell old unwanted toys.