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and Euromast:

Several posts have been deleted that were and lengthly argument about bicycle riding. The OP has not mentioned riding bicycles.

Moderator1,

While I agree with removing entries that are argumentative, in several earlier posts I mentioned the possibility of bicycle riding.

So that may very well be of interest.

Menachem,

On a previous post you recommended an Indonesian restaurant not in Amsterdam.

I've been looking for the post and can't find it.

Could you please re-enter?

Thanks.

In which city do you want to have dinner?

I'm guessing it might be either Leiden or The Hague. Depends where we are that time of day.

The Hague: Toko Frederik on Frederikstraat.

https://www.tokofrederik.nl/

In Leiden: Surakarta

https://www.surakarta.nl/

Thanks. You covered both bases. Great!!

Unfortunately it evolved into a fight between 2 or 3 members about what is or is not a reasonable length ride and what people know and don't know about the area. Those were the only deletions. If you are looking for advice about some rides I am sure menachem or other members will be happy to help you.

I don't know what it's called, but I was lucky enough to stumble on the Fire Festival that was held Easter weekend at Scheveningen by the pier. Phenomenal, along the sand they have different metal hanging balls, archways, burn pits, metal chimney pipes with designs cut in them, and long curvy pits...all filled with burning charcoal. It's heard to picture, but the metal balls are just bigger than a basketball, and half mesh. The fire glows blue when there is no wind, and angry red with sparks when the wind kicks up. Fire all around, including fire breathing entertainers.

A really neat spectacle.

As far as why people like different cities, I've only done day trips to Utrecht and Rotterdam. I really prefer Arnhem, Groningen, Alkmaar and Leiden, and have stayed in all. They have a smaller scale to themselves, which I like. I don't want to stay in something that feels more like a big city. I also don't like the more modern feel.

In Arnhem, there is a little 10 room hotel that is about a 100' walk from the train station. So easy to fly in, hop a train, and you're there. I've stayed 3 times and between the zoo, open air museum, Market-Garden museum, amazing park...it's got a lot going for it as a spot to get over jet-lag for a a night or two while on a longer trip.

I can't understand why people would dismiss a locals opinions though. Always good info to be found here, thanks to the frequent contributors.

For the Hague, how much time should be dedicated to each of the museums the Mauritshuis; The Gemeentemuseum and Escher in Het Paleis? Can only two be covered in a day? If so which two do you recommend? Escher seems really interesting with his unique geometric design patterns.

Please also go to Panorama Mesdag for a once in a lifetime impressionist experience.

Mauritshuis, 2 - 4 hours
Escher, no idea, but the building is interesting.
Gemeentemuseum: depends whether you are into Mondriaan paintings, 2 hours minimum. GEM, next door, is also worth a visit.

Always happy to oblige.

Arnhem is lovely. Really special. Sonsbeek is my park of choice.