swg said:
Tom,
I concur that the people are wonderful, not only in Amsterdam, but every place we went in the Netherlands.  
Sue 
Yep my work took me to a town about 2 hours west of AMS right on the German border.  I met friends that I will have for life.  Not at work, but at local restaurants, bars, or just chatting.  I have gone to their house for dinner and still exchange emails.  I am not sure what it is about the Netherlands, but something just works.  I hope the recent politcal drama will not impact the future.