High Winds In Amsterdam
To say it has been a bit windy lately would be an understatement. Yesterday Holland suddenly descended into complete chaos as a large storm swept across the country coursing more damage then a visit from Godzilla.
The streets turned into high powered wind tunnels populated by pedestrians struggling to keep on their feet. Anyone carrying an umbrella ran the risk of being blown into a near by canal or Belgium.
All trains came to a complete stand still by order of the traffic police due to leaves on the line. Normally this would not be too much of a problem but the trees were still attached at the time.
Roads turned into rivers, people in high rise buildings were getting sea sick, traffic took over an hour to go just one hundred meters and everyone was advised to stay indoors and off the roads.
My journey home that normally takes 20 minutes took four and half hours. I spent the evening listening to the high winds raging outside as parts of the house rattled and shook. I would not have been too surprised to wake up in the morning and discover that the house had landed in Oz after being swept up in the storm and crash landing, killing The Wicked Witch of the East in the process.
On the upside, all the wind turbines in Holland must have generated enough power to supply the rest of the world into the 25th century.
Tell me about it. Okay, Belgium wasn’t as bad as Holland, but still. On the birght side…SNOW by the end of the week!!!!!!!
And I have another mosquito bite.
I know what you both mean. Although my issue with umbrella is forgetfulness. If it starts raining when I’m at home I’ve accidentally left my umbrella at the office. If it starts raining when I’m at the office I’ve accidentally left my umbrella at home.
Melissa – The up side is the snow should get rid of the mosquitos for a bit.
SNOOOOOOOOW! we had it. i’ll take snow over rain and wind any day :-)
Actually, I’d rather have no wind, no rain, lots of sunshine and 25 degrees. That’s not asking too much is it? (hopeful expression fading…)
By the way, where’s the next post Stu…getting bored with this one now….lol
Marycub – Time to build a snow man
VallyP – So demanding :p I’ve been a bit busy this week but it will be up soon… ish
hehe. sea sick people in zee skyscrapers of holland! i on the other hand was waiting on an airport for the crew to get to there… i seriously thought that the windows would smash from the strominess outside…
I’m glad that you were not blown away.
The glass roof of our office nearly cracked and caved in
You are in Os, Stu …
Cool.