After a delayed plane, I finally departed Gatwick for Amsterdam. From there I caught train to Rotterdam. When I arrived, a little overwhelmed by the rain and gale force winds, I asked policeman for directions and he used the information booth when draws a map for you! So cool!
I braved the weather and eventually got to Room Rotterdam. It is really nice! Met Sam and Ali at the bar - twins from Sydney. We were a little short of cash, so I had to dress up in traditional Dutch dress and dance around for my gin and tonic! But it was fun and so worth it. Dutch gin is something else! But after that, it was definitely time for bed.
In the morning, after breakfast, where I met Alexander from Colombia, I looked around Rotterdam for a few hours. I saw the river, euromast, delfshaven and some quirky architecture! Then I caught the train to Maassluis West where Tante Gree was waiting for me. I am lucky she looks like Oma, otherwise I wouldn't have recognised her! We walked back (she scootered) to her flat where we crossed paths with Tristan and Micheal, Mirjams sons. When we got back we had some lunch and lots of tea as we chatted as we enjoyed the view over the town. Mirjam soon came home and we chatted some more! Getting into the chocolate and things. Mirjams brother popped in and I met him too. That evening, Tante cooked rochwurst with kale and potato mash, a traditional Dutch meal. After that we went to Mirjams brothers house for a while. When we came home we watched Alice in Wonderland and ate yummy Dutch biscuits.
In the morning, we had a little sleep in before breakfast. At 11 30 I jumped on the back on Tristans bike and we all rode to the station to say goodbye. A great little break!
AND GUESS WHAT? I found out that my great-great-great-great uncle was the bastard child of the then Dutch King, King William. So therefore, I am related to the Dutch royal family. I am basically a princess.
Bye bye lovely Mirjam!