Another Day

20^th February 2014

Today was my coldest day here so far; no fun cycling in the rain but something that must be done.

I had the opportunity to sleep in this morning and I took it in open embrace. After I felt fully rested I made my way to town to buy hockey boots, and I met up with Chelsea and we made our way to Johan’s office for our meeting. We spoke about a few ground rules regarding our time here and helpful tips on how we should live. We then made our way to the apartment and received our sets of keys. We also received our first ‘pay-check’ so we have to make that last.

The apartment is very nice and fully equipped. We are very excited to move in and start living independently. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer, unfortunately the dish washer is broken. There is a coffee machine and new fridge and there is a closet which is quite cute. It seems to be a cupboard filled with all the things that the other gappies left there over the years. We just need to organise ironing stuff. And stock the kitchen and, well, move in.

I had hockey practise in the evening at Huizer Hockey Club with Craig Sieben. It was a new experience; they are obviously at a much higher standard than at back home. It is amazing to walk into a hockey complex that has four lit-up AstroTurf’s and to realise that this is a mediocre second division side. I did not play well at all but I am there again next Thursday. I didn’t have the opportunity to see much of their hockey but I can say, even though they are better than us, the Dutch do not have many  natural sportsmen, certainly not as many as South Africa.

This will sound funny but I am starting to crave cookies, so I am sure I will stock up on those.