Impressions of the Netherlands
Now that we are in Berlin, attempting to type on these cryptic devices resembling keyboards, we reflect on land we have left behind.
1) smart escalators: These things are awesome! The escalators stop when nobody is using them... but if you walk towards it, it will start moving in the direction you are going. Cool, eh?
2) bicycles: Everyone uses them. They seem to be the primary source of transportation... the family van is two bicycles. Very eco-friendly.
3) nice: The people are nice! They are always willing to help out in a very friendly manner. We were never looked down upon because we were tourists.
4) language: Everyone here speaks English! We hardly had a chance to practice using Dutch, because their English is so fluent. I find this amazing, since it is not an official language there. Do you think that 85% of anglophones in Canada speak fluent French? (And yes, I am in the guilty party)
5) chocolate: From what I have been able to determine, it is a requirement to eat chocolate for breakfast. There is a chocolate spread (essentially Nutella) available in the hostels to put on your toast, and I think it's a great idea. It's important to get your daily requirements of chocolate. They also have chocolate sprinkles to put on toast, and a myriad of other sweets. On another topic, I seem to have gained about 50 pounds...
1) smart escalators: These things are awesome! The escalators stop when nobody is using them... but if you walk towards it, it will start moving in the direction you are going. Cool, eh?
2) bicycles: Everyone uses them. They seem to be the primary source of transportation... the family van is two bicycles. Very eco-friendly.
3) nice: The people are nice! They are always willing to help out in a very friendly manner. We were never looked down upon because we were tourists.
4) language: Everyone here speaks English! We hardly had a chance to practice using Dutch, because their English is so fluent. I find this amazing, since it is not an official language there. Do you think that 85% of anglophones in Canada speak fluent French? (And yes, I am in the guilty party)
5) chocolate: From what I have been able to determine, it is a requirement to eat chocolate for breakfast. There is a chocolate spread (essentially Nutella) available in the hostels to put on your toast, and I think it's a great idea. It's important to get your daily requirements of chocolate. They also have chocolate sprinkles to put on toast, and a myriad of other sweets. On another topic, I seem to have gained about 50 pounds...
posted by George at 5:22:00 AM
5 Comments:
Chocolate sprinkles on toast. Very nice. Always a favorite at Oma's. I can't wait to see how you find the rest of Europe. Keep the blogs coming!
Don't forget to tell the locals about maple syrup on boiled potatoes.
Maple syrup on potatoes? Even I--a lover of maple syrup--haven't heard of that one.
So when will George attempt to go back to the Netherlands for their wonderful taste in food?
Mmmm. Chocolate for breakfast... can't think of anything better!! :)
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