going native

I was asked four times yesterday for directions. I guess I look like a Dutch person. I kinda felt bad for them cause I knew before they asked that they were going to and I was going to be absolutely NO help.

Three of these occurred as nbh and I wandered around downtown Utrecht (which is a lovely town). We finally found a department store that was open at 7:30p.m. so we could buy some jackets. It's cold here and we didn't bring jackets cause we're stupid and didn't check the weather forecast. Anyway, we found cool looking European style jackets and feel very continental and hip now. Hehe.

I've been reminded again about a theory I have about the Europeans. I've always figured that the reason why the stores close early (6p.m.!) on a week night is so that people will be forced to sit down for dinner with their friends and family. Which is always a good thing. It's not like you're going to be able to run errands so you might as well enjoy a good meal together!

And if you're ever in Utrecht, go to the tapas restaurant El Mundo. That was YUMMY.

Posted by jennj at September 6, 2007 04:40 AM