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yellow brick road, followed by Toto and a cast of hundreds of little
people all wearing cute little Dutch outfits. Strange, I know, but
that was my thinking at the time.

Shaking off my little fantasy, I follower our little group along the
many winding paths bordered by tulips and other bulbs of seem-
ingly of every color imaginable. Lakes, streams and ponds dotted
the garden, each surrounded by brilliant floral displays. A full-sized
working windmill was a visitor favorite with a long line of visitors
waiting to go inside and explore.

Adding to the visual overload was the many art pieces integrated into
the scenery – our favorite was giant sheets of mirrored steel which
distorted the garden and the viewer into a colorful abstract. We were
ooing and aahing at each turn, cameras ever at the ready.

Throughout the gardens were food stands hawking delicious looking
Dutch made goodies, including pickled fish, waffles, little pancakes and
sandwiches. Adult beverages were also available; surprisingly the prices

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