Day 5
Mmmmhhhh, let me think now... what happened today?
Oh yes, I remember... Today is chillaxing and preparation for New Year's Day. Trust me, today people are all over the place preparing for the new 2010 that you dont want to be caught out there trying to do your 'tourist' thing. So, we did the sensible thing and stayed in... but there was a treat in store!! (see below)
Roel Wijngaarden popped into the house for a bit and it was great to see the brother. Passing my congrats on his new arrival, Jonathan, he shared his latest experiences which involved a tapping on the head to drum in a message... lol.. that was jokes. This is also the guy who drove my car when he was in England and forgot that we drive on the correct side of the road and not the Dutch way... and almost crashed! Aaahhhhhh, memories!
Stellie laid out a Dutch traditional grill, with all the trimmings... trust me, this was just off the hizzle!! I had never had one of them, so it was an experience for me. She laid out 'kip' (chicken), 'lam' (lamb), 'turkijie' (turkey) and vegetables and not to forget the spices and seasonings!! So, following from what she and Joel were doing, I tucked in. Now, at this moment in time, we had also become blessed with a visitation from David Jurgens. My bwoy had come all the way from Linschoten (in the province of Utrecht). David is funny... he comes across quiet, but the young man is far from it!! Marvin Thompson also joined us at the house (looking quite dappa I have to add) and later by Rayon Thompson as well (not to be out-done, looking good too). A few sizzles later, I was full and it was time for the afternoon nap.... zzzzzzz, zzzzzzz.
Let me state at this moment in time how jealous Kwasi Asare was when I told him about the grill gournet!! I would like to write more, but I know he'll be upset... lol... just kidding...
Come 11pm, we made our way to the 'haven' (harbour, for those who have not been keeping up to date). Come MIDNIGHT, we were standing right by the "Nieuwe Maas" river, which runs 24km straight through Rotterdam. Now, let me tell you something... If you think you have seen fireworks, then you need to come down to Holland and experience it!! The fireworks were AMAZING!! Looking along the river, there were fireworks everywhere and they lasted for ages!! Some were right next to us and we got to see some pretty displays! With these displays, we welcomed 2010!!
Happy New Year everyone!!
More things to note about Holland:
- The Erasmusbrug bridge in Rotterdam is just beautiful!
- The pedestrian crossing lights make this knocking sound (like a Knocking Bird) - I think it's useful for blind people...
- Trams run BANG ON-TIME!! 3.44pm means 3.44pm!!
- Their postal delivery is done by TNT (yes, the courier company)
Day 6
Friday, 1st January 2010:
This has been one of the days of my life that I shall never forget. The devil tried to play his dice at us and let's just say that we have an even mightier God who protects us. And He protected us today from danger with fire!!
For this, His Name shall be praised.
Day 7
Sabbath Day and it's Day 7 as well - how cool is that??? lol...
Day 5
Mmmmhhhh, let me think now... what happened today?
Oh yes, I remember... Today is chillaxing and preparation for New Year's Day. Trust me, today people are all over the place preparing for the new 2010 that you dont want to be caught out there trying to do your 'tourist' thing. So, we did the sensible thing and stayed in... but there was a treat in store!! (see below)
Roel Wijngaarden popped into the house for a bit and it was great to see the brother. Passing my congrats on his new arrival, Jonathan, he shared his latest experiences which involved a tapping on the head to drum in a message... lol.. that was jokes. This is also the guy who drove my car when he was in England and forgot that we drive on the correct side of the road and not the Dutch way... and almost crashed! Aaahhhhhh, memories!
Stellie laid out a Dutch traditional grill, with all the trimmings... trust me, this was just off the hizzle!! I had never had one of them, so it was an experience for me. She laid out 'kip' (chicken), 'lam' (lamb), 'turkijie' (turkey) and vegetables and not to forget the spices and seasonings!! So, following from what she and Joel were doing, I tucked in. Now, at this moment in time, we had also become blessed with a visitation from David Jurgens. My bwoy had come all the way from Linschoten (in the province of Utrecht). David is funny... he comes across quiet, but the young man is far from it!! Marvin Thompson also joined us at the house (looking quite dappa I have to add) and later by Rayon Thompson as well (not to be out-done, looking good too). A few sizzles later, I was full and it was time for the afternoon nap.... zzzzzzz, zzzzzzz.
Let me state at this moment in time how jealous Kwasi Asare was when I told him about the grill gournet!! I would like to write more, but I know he'll be upset... lol... just kidding...
Come 11pm, we made our way to the 'haven' (harbour, for those who have not been keeping up to date). Come MIDNIGHT, we were standing right by the "Nieuwe Maas" river, which runs 24km straight through Rotterdam. Now, let me tell you something... If you think you have seen fireworks, then you need to come down to Holland and experience it!! The fireworks were AMAZING!! Looking along the river, there were fireworks everywhere and they lasted for ages!! Some were right next to us and we got to see some pretty displays! With these displays, we welcomed 2010!!
Happy New Year everyone!!
More things to note about Holland:
- The Erasmusbrug bridge in Rotterdam is just beautiful!
- The pedestrian crossing lights make this knocking sound (like a Knocking Bird) - I think it's useful for blind people...
- Trams run BANG ON-TIME!! 3.44pm means 3.44pm!!
- Their postal delivery is done by TNT (yes, the courier company)
Day 6
Friday, 1st January 2010:
This has been one of the days of my life that I shall never forget. The devil tried to play his dice at us and let's just say that we have an even mightier God who protects us. And He protected us today from danger with fire!!
For this, His Name shall be praised.
Day 7
Sabbath Day and it's Day 7 as well - how cool is that??? lol...