Sure are a lot of hoops to jump through. However if you succeed now you are already ahead of the game.
The Netherlands sure is a small country of rich history and beauty. I am curious about the Canadian nature. Hiking must be amazing. I hope to visit after exploring Europe and Asia. Also, I believe we send you a bunch of tulips every year for taking in our queen or something similar during the 2nd world war.
I believe it was Canadian forces that were the ones to liberate the Netherlands from Germany in WWII ... that is why get the tulips. They get planted at Parliament Hill. We may have also taken in the Queen. Maybe it was for giving her back ... lol. I would have to research to find out. Canada has great hiking yes and some great cities too. I live in Vancouver. It is very beautiful:)