Groningen

This post is about a week overdue... My apologies but last week was a little hectic withe the attempt to get results and finish an abstract to submit by Friday, watching Portugal pass to the quarter finals of the Euro 2012, and receiving a visit from a friend I hadn't seen in two years.

But on to the purpose of this post. On Sunday, June 10th me and a couple of friends made our way to Groningen, in the north of the Netherlands. It is now the northernmost point I have ever traveled too :)

@ Groninger Museum

@ Sint Martinuskerk

@ Vera international pop underground club

There is one thing that has been able to amaze me in most of the cities I have visited here in the Netherlands. Near churches or parks, I always find a sun clock. Now, in a country where the sun is rarity, why would there be such a need for sun clocks? 

@ Prinsentuin 

@ University of Groningen

@ A-Kerk

@ Dutch cartoon museum

Later in the afternoon, we were joined by other friends. With them we saw what was still left to be seen in the city before making our way back to Enschede. The day wasn't particularly warm but it was still an enjoyable trip to culminate my journey throughout the major cities of this country. I think I can now, honestly, say that I know more places in the Netherlands than the average Dutch! :)