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Take in the salt air

Took a ferry from Amsterdam CS to Velsen, and a bus to IJmuiden, in search of photographs and fresh fish. Ended up on IJmuiden beach and at a fair on the promenade, awash with other day trippers. Everything was ugly. … Continue reading

08. May 2006 by Caroline
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Sorry seems to be the hardest word

She came in last, after her friends had taken up the seats opposite me. A big woman, tall and ski jacket bulky, every inch of her very Dutch and 30-something. I had my nose stuck in my Word magazine, spelling … Continue reading

15. January 2004 by Caroline
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