Good article, but lacks some pictures.
Drachten:
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=opera&q=Drachten&...
Makkinga:
Drachten:
http://maps.google.com/maps?client=opera&q=Drachten&...
Makkinga:
I didn't expect to see a bunch of Japanese labels on the maps of these German towns, though... :)