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My Rotterdam Challengers Experience
Last night I went to my first Rotterdam Challengers game here in Rotterdam. A friend of mine (who will remain nameless to save her from being hounded for favors) told me she had a
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Hello Oprah? Have I Got A Show For You!
Remember years ago when I posted about Fox News trashing the Netherlands? Then later about the Dutchie’s response to the ridiculous babblings of Bill O’Reilly? I don’t think it’s any secret that I think
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Lock of Love Rotterdam
On February 14, 2010 (Valentine’s Day) the Lock of Love art piece was placed in Rotterdam’s popular district of Delfshaven. The Lock of Love ritual has been taking place all over the world, and
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101 List – Sheldon The Wonder Fiets
One of the things from my 101 List that I’ve been most keen to do is start riding my bike again. I’ve not ridden my bike in the last number of years because I
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Sunday Morning At Carnisse Grienden
Yesterday morning we woke up and it was foggy and grey. Not exactly what we hoped for on a Sunday morning but it would have to do. I had a lot of housework that
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The View From Up Here
Tonight when I was getting ready to make dinner I saw a beautiful amber colored glow in our dining room. I looked out to see what was happening outside and saw the sun setting
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Kicking Winter’s Ass
Over the years I’ve had a lot of issues with seasonal depression. Not something I’ve ever suffered from in Canada, but it hit me quick and hard here in the Netherlands. I wasn’t expecting
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Off With Their Shoes!!
There are a few cultural differences that become glaringly obvious when you move to a new country. For me, one of of them has been the issue of taking off shoes when you enter
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Sometimes I Really Love Rotterdam
Last night on our way to the Film Festival I had to stop and just look at this for a moment. It’s the square at Schouwburgplein in Rotterdam. The photo doesn’t do it justice,
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International Film Festival Rotterdam
Last night my friend Heather and I attended the International Film Festival here in Rotterdam. I have never been to a film festival of any kind so I had no idea what to expect.
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The Full Monty Musical
A few weeks ago my friend Penny and I went to see The Full Monty Musical in Roosendaal. I had bought her a ticket as a Christmas present and we’d both really been looking
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Het Boekenfestijn
I got these eight books for only €27! Not a bad deal at all! This past weekend I visited Het Boekenfestijn in Ahoy, which is a huge book festival that is held once a
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