Trip Preparations

Things you cannot get in Holland:

·         Anti-bacterial ointment (prescription only).*

·         Combination shower gel and shampoo (only available for men)**

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Things it is very difficult to get in Holland:

·         Travel mugs

·         No-nonsense wide brim hat

·         Music notebooks

·         Needle and thread

·         Decent shoes

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Things it is very easy to get in Holland:

·         Water bottles, the kind that fits on bicycles.  At least 10 models available everywhere 
    from 3-20Euros

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Other things it is very easy to get in Holland:

·         Bicycle locks.  At least 50 models available everywhere, from 5-250Euros

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More things it is very easy to get in Holland:

·         Rain gear, especially the kind that you need when riding a bicycle.  An full array from 7-
    700Euros.

What was that thing about all those snow words the Eskimo have????

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      *Had it smuggled from Belgium.  The risks people take for me!

      **I am looking into the side effects of using men's shower gel and shampoo combination for two weeks!