Sinterklaas 2010

Last  November 2010, I always heard the name "Sinterklaas" to my nieces because they always sing Sinterklaas song with their shoes in the front of the door before they go to bed. I was so curious about him and why all the children  here in Holland excitedly anticipate a visit from Sinterklaas. The reason of this curiosity is  all the children here in Holland are hoping that on December 5, they will receive gifts from Sinterklaas in their shoes if they been good enough. Every year, starting late November until December 5, Sinterklaas together with his helpers called Zwarte Piet who are always handing out pepernote and other sweets to the children and his faithful white horse, Amerigo, comes to Holland from Spain. He visits all the places  in the Netherlands through a big steamboat. So last November 20, 2010, that was the date when Sinterklaas came to Vlissingen. My nieces and I were so excited to go the Boulevard just to see  and meet Sinterklaas personally. I was so lucky that I had taken a chance to have picture with Sinterklaas. 

 

Here are some links that give information about Sinterklaas:

Sinternet 

How is Sinterklaas celebrated in the Netherlands? 

Video about Sinterklaas 

Sinterklaas Songs-Lyrics

Dinner with the Thais

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Volendam

Anne & Dennis in Traditional Dutch Costume

 It was nice to visit another popular tourist attraction here in Netherlands! And that is Volendam which is well-known for its old fishing boats and the traditional clothing still worn by some residents. I did really enjoy to walk along Volendam's traditional Dutch wooden houses, dikes, churches, and old centrum. Of course! We never forget to take pictures, wearing the Dutch traditional costume and klompen (wooden shoes/clog).

Poffertjes

Klompen

 Volendam also features a small museum about its history and there is a regular ferry connection to Marken, a peninsula close by where we  didn't try it coz it's little bit cold on that moment. I also first tried to eat there poffertjes, a traditional Dutch batter treat. Resembling small, fluffy pancakes, they are made with yeast and buckwheat flour and also it served with powdered sugar and butter. This small fishing village is also known for some of the most famous Dutch singers and musicians who  were born there  and bred.

 

Castle Muiderslot

When Dennis asked me where I want more  to visit here in Netherlands, I never changed my mind to see a real castle which I just see on pictures and television. So I was so excited on that moment. Finally, I would see tru my naked eye a real castle. I love castle because when I was young, I'm dreaming to live in big beautiful castle with my handsome prince charming. (lol.. I think all girls are dreaming that).

Just check this link to get more information about this castle:

Castle Muiderslot

Amsterdam Escapade 2010

Amsterdam was the best place I had been. Why? Other than of being top global tourism destination, with beautiful architectures, romantic canals and trendy shopping, Amsterdam was the first city I have been visited here in Netherlands and most important, me and my schat, Dennis did our first ever date in this city.  

From Vlissingen to Amsterdam, me and my cousin, Rowena with her three cutie kids travelled via train. Our plan was to visit my another cousin, Cristina,  who was living in Amsterdam and then, Dennis  would pick up me there. After lunch, Dennis started to give me a tour in Amsterdam ( Of course, that was also the start of our date...^__^). We went some popular tourist attractions in Amsterdam such as Anne Frank's House, Dam Square, Madame Tussauds, Cannabis Coffee Shop and Red Light District. My legs was so pain because we walked a lot around the whole centrum. But still, we had so much fun because we love being together.