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| Fred Swegles THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER |
"In some ways, Leiden is like a mini- Amsterdam with its ubiquitous canals, Gothic architecture and bicycle culture." Einstein was a guest university professor while Rembrandt was born there.
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| Fred Swegles THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTE |
In 1620 the Pilgrims sailed the Mayflower from their brief home in Leiden to the New World. ( You might recall the Pilgrims had something to do with Thanksgiving! ) Today Leiden is a model city with a balanced transportation system including water- ways, commuter trains, buses, private autos, cyclists and walkers. The Dutch are mobility experts, we could learn from them.
Read the historic account by Candice Shih in the OC REGISTER.
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