SUSTAINABILITY,
BEAUTY
AND
ACCEPTANCE:
SPRINGTIME IN
AMSTERDAM
A
Tracy Pretorius
msterdam brings to mind the
story of a little Dutch boy,
standing stoically through
the night with his finger in
a dam. It’s a classic tale, full of charm
and rich in culture. The symbol of a
city that has been fighting the rising
tides for generations. It rests gently,
gracefully placed, at odds and at
one with nature. Boldly reclaimed
from the sea. A symbol of strength,
diversity and solidarity.
A vibrant city, Amsterdam is full of
color and motion. Young or old, the
people seem to have a zest for life that
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WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE
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MARCH 2019