On February 27th, I arrived in the Netherlands, and ever since I have been very busy. But now I have some time to keep my website up to date. On the 26th, I had to leave my bed early to catch the plane to Curaçao where I had to wait almost six hours for the next plane. Nevertheless, this was too short a time in someway. Waiting, I went to Willemstad for dinner along with some other people who were also waiting for the plane connection. While I was enjoying my tuna salad, suddenly I saw the ‘Stad Amsterdam’ sailing by. Unfortunately, I did not have enough time to go for a short visit. Early on the following morning, I arrived in the Netherlands. While I already found it very cold inside the airport terminal – I thought that this was also the outside temperature – my heart stood still when I stepped out of the building… I am finally starting to get used to the idea that it is cold outside and that I have to put on a coat. It is nice and strange to be back here again. It really does not feel like I am back in the Netherlands. Nevertheless the idea of being here again is nice in itself, knowing that I have the good luck of being back with Guppy in about one week. Today I received some vaccinations at the harbour hospital in Rotterdam for protection against several diseases. And tomorrow the HISWA [HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show] starts. It is nice and a change from Guppy who I already miss as my house by now. Nevertheless, I do feel like telling all about my adventures with Guppy.

Laura