Despite oma and opa’s scepticism they good-naturedly went along with our participation in Earth Hour 2008. Oma almost scalded herself making coffee and Opa couldn’t see to write in his puzzle book but still, a ‘gezellig’ time was had by all. Sitting at the table peering over the candles at each other reminded me of nothing more than evenings spent in Amsterdams cafes wondering what it was that was on my plate.
postcards from the north 