This blog entry is going to record the things that we like about the Netherlands. Adam and I have been asked what we like about the Netherlands quite a few times over the past few months. After much thought I have come up with the following (in no order of preference):
* My perception of the Dutch male attitude towards young children.
In Australia only women of the grandparent generation tend to notice other people's babies. In the NL I have found that lots of people, male and female would smile at Edward / wave at him / play peek-a-boo. (At first I thought this country was full of weird men who had strange fondness for babies, but after a few months realised that, in general, Dutch men are not ashamed or embarrased to notice babies). I think this is a good thing because it makes me feel that babies are openly valued by everyone, not just (older) women.
* Adam likes the cheap beer.
* I like the little red bottles that spices come in.
* I LOVE not having Adam's weeknights and weekends taken over by whatever "Special" / "Once a Year" / "Unique" etc etc sporting event that is on the television. It is going to be hard for me to accept going back into sport-obsessed Australia.
* It is wonderful to be completely unaware of American 'news'. I'm sure I will find the Australian focus on the USA difficult to accept.
* Stroopwaffels. The only drawback is that I cannot stop eating them. I wish they came in packets of one or two, rather than a dozen.
* Dutch use of indoor lighting.
* Affordable cut flowers.
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