*Welkom* to our blog! We are the 2008 Group Study Exchange team representing Rotary District 7620 which includes Central Maryland and Washington DC. We will be visiting District 1600, located in the southwestern part of the Netherlands as a part of a professional exchange with members from their district. This exchange is a part of the greater goal of the Rotary Club to promote world peace through the exchange of ideas and the understanding of other cultures. District 1600 includes Rotterdam and The Hague, which are the second and third largest cities in the Netherlands, following Amsterdam. We will be in the Netherlands from April 26 through May 24, during which, we will live with host families, give presentations to several Rotary Clubs and visit vocational sites related to our respective professions. Most of all, we will be immersed in Dutch culture and have many wonderful experiences. We hope you will enjoy reading about our experiences and adventures! *Dank u*

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Dry Docks




Hellevoetsluis has a beautiful marina that reminds me of Annapolis, Maryland. In this marina, there is a dry dock which was built in 1801 and is still in use. The pictures show this dry dock, as well as a modern dry dock in the Port of Rotterdam. Of course there are differences in how these two docks operate, but nevertheless, the difference in scale is astonishing.
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