*Welkom* to our blog! We are the 2008 Group Study Exchange team representing Rotary District 7620 which includes Central Maryland and Washington DC. We will be visiting District 1600, located in the southwestern part of the Netherlands as a part of a professional exchange with members from their district. This exchange is a part of the greater goal of the Rotary Club to promote world peace through the exchange of ideas and the understanding of other cultures. District 1600 includes Rotterdam and The Hague, which are the second and third largest cities in the Netherlands, following Amsterdam. We will be in the Netherlands from April 26 through May 24, during which, we will live with host families, give presentations to several Rotary Clubs and visit vocational sites related to our respective professions. Most of all, we will be immersed in Dutch culture and have many wonderful experiences. We hope you will enjoy reading about our experiences and adventures! *Dank u*
Friday, May 16, 2008
April Fools
Breille was the first Dutch city to be liberated from the Spanish after the 80 year war. This happened on April 1, 1572, and will be forever known as the day the dutch made a fool of the Spanish general. Hence April 1st is known as April Fool's Day.
- Toilet: Use the small button unless you need the big button. (Kiiiiiiiim????? How do I flush the toilet?) - Buttermilk does not work well in coffee...woops. - Make sure you look at the pictures on the toilet door before entering. We're not saying what happened. Just do it. - Peanut butter satay sauce is not like spaghetti sauce when on a meatball. Adding pasta to it does not make it better. - Ask someone what's in the package you're holding before pouring it into your tea. - Chamber pots are still an option. - When you stand outside an automated door and nothing happens, assume you're trying to go in the exit. - Just because there's a handle on a door, it does not mean you're supposed to pull it. -It's not the size of the glass, it's the amount you pour in it. -There are at least 18 different ways to flush a toilet.
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