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Gouda
On Tuesday, it was finally warm enough outside to go cycling for an extended distance without becoming numb to the cold and wind. So I put on my jersey, strapped on my helmet (a rare sight in Holland), and set out for Gouda – the all-Dutch city!
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The Un-Winter of Holland
It doesn’t look like I’m going to get winter her in Holland. I’m pretty happy about that, actually. Global warming has its upside.
The downside, of course, is that Holland is on average 15 feet below sea level. If when the ice sheets melt, I’m pretty much screwed if I’m still here.
BBC: Travellers suffer in storms’ wake
This storm really made a mess out of my day. More details to come.
Scores of Email Later, I’m Preparing to Depart
I received email confirmation today that my application to Erasmus University Rotterdam has been accepted (save for a minor glitch in my request for accommodations, which has been corrected). Once I receive my insurance application, I should have everything ready to go for my journey.
Next step: my flight there. I’m looking at British Airways flights 216/434 to Amsterdam and then the train from there. If anyone has a better (or cheaper) suggestion, I’m all about it.
