Robodock 2007
If I told you that I spent the weekend following a fire breathing mechanical horse through a bizarre realm of steam powered music and flaming serpents you might think that I have been taking...
Accidentally Dutch Blog
The Unintentional Dutch Question Effect
I have recently noticed a strange phenomenon that happens during the early stages of an expat’s attempt to learn the language of their host country. I have decided to call this phenomenon, ‘The Unintentional...
Dutch Bubble Bath
Today I learnt a new Dutch word. The word I have learnt is Schuimbad, which in English means bubble bath. I can not really claim that it is a word that will greatly expand...
London Visit
After two weeks of visiting friends and family in England I have returned to Holland. During my visit I: – Took part in the English tradition of self inflicted liver damage coursed by the...
Jimmy The Spider: A Children’s Story
A few days ago I discovered a spider in my back garden that had spun a web over my bicycle. I don’t know if it was attempting to cocoon the whole thing but it...
Quote of the Week: Onions
The following takes place between the hours of 10:56pm and 10:58pm while walking through Amsterdam’s flower market with a friend visiting from England: Friend (Commenting on one of the flower stands) “Wow. That is...
