A Note from Sarah

Yesterday we visited the Dutch Resistance Museum. The Dutch resistance appears to be a source of pride in the culture here. We learned how the Dutch stood against the Nazis and how they have resisted other forms of oppression. I believe that the history of the Dutch gives them great pride in their culture. I notice this in my relations with the people. It seems to me that they are uninterested in conforming to the way Americans deal with people; they have to be this way in order to preserve their culture.

During the tour of the museum, we went outside to see all of the history in the neighborhood. The history is scattered in the form of plaques, certain buildings, and sculptures. I was interested in how they incorporated their history into the structures of their city. I am now keeping my eyes open for more of these as I tour the rest of the city!