Den Haag

John and I spent a couple hours in Den Haag a couple of weeks ago.  Den Haag is the dutch center of government.  It was a lovely sunny day to walk around. 

L:  A family of geese along a pond  R:  Flowers!  and the background of houses

 

The outside of the Binnenhof (binnenhof is translated to inside courtyard).  This is the Buitenhof (or the outside of the courtyard).  The Binnenhof is the collection of government offices and where the dutch parliament is (pictures of the binnenhof later in this post).   
 

We came upon this square just across from the Binnhof.  The tram runs right through the middle of the square. 
 

We decided to enjoy the sun and get a cup of coffie in the square. In the background of the picture of John you can see the buitenhof. 
 

A drug store (hypotheek) in Den Haag.  I liked the clown face. 

These are all pictures of the Binnenhof.  Unfortunately, we had to leave before the guided tour, so I don't really know what these buildings are used for, other than for government stuff.