donderdag 22 april 2010

Queen's Day comes early to Queensland

There is a small retirement village here in Brisbane called the Prins Alexander Village which is for elderly dutch residents who emigrated to Australia in the 1950's. Its aim is to create a happy, homely environment in pleasant surroundings promoting and incorporating the Dutch culture, whilst maintaining the Australian culture to enhance and maintain links with extended family, friends and the general community. At least that's what their website says.

In mid April they hold their own "Konninnedag" celebrations with goodies and food imported from Holland and dress up in traditional clothing so it looks like Volendam, Marken. So a chance to taste worst, poffertjes, cheese, etc and well as a 2nd hand market, so just like Holland on Queens Day. The houses are a bit like the Volendam sort and it all feels very surreal...more like Holland than Holland itself!
So is this where Inge and I will end up when we retire in 2035....I hope not!



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