London to Freetown

there are lots of very good things about living in the dutch lands

- they make some seriously good biscuits, they are called stroopwaffles: they are delicious and very fattening.

- they greet each other with three not two kisses . Initially  this is tough for a brit like me, more of a handshake person but getting used to it.   You can be caught off guard by the third kiss: avoid this it can lead to awkward and embarrassing moments for them and for you.

- people dont mind my constant phrase of, ’sorry I don’t speak dutch’  and mostly speak english.