Snow Days
A little wintery magic in Holland.
It’s our first big snowfall in five years in the Netherlands.
That means….
The Amsterdam airport is cancelling flights because they’re only prepared for two snow days a year and we are on day 5 with more to come
Trains have stopped running
Traffic is slow or backed up because of accidents
The government asked people to work from home on Wednesday because the snow and wind will be really terrible today
Appointments have been cancelled because of all the above
This is the snow causing all this havoc….
Description: A quiet rural backyard covered in fresh snow - maybe 2 inches or less - with a small wooden sled resting in the foreground. Leafless trees and hedges line the left side, while a wooden shed and tall ornamental grasses stand to the right. Flat, open fields stretch into the distance under an overcast winter sky.
🤣 It doesn’t take much snow to create chaos here!
However, it’s also magical what happen when it snows in this country.
People young and old …
Build snow people, the Police even posted asking people to share photos of their best snow creations on their Facebook
There’s skiing on the streets (cross country ski’s)
Children are sledding on the dunes and any sized hill they can find
People are still riding their bikes in this weather, truly Dutch of them
Everyone is in love with the snow
As a Canadian, we can lose sight of how fun and beautiful the snow can be. Being in Holland on snow days reminds me of how playful the snow can be. It’s easy to love the snow when it only happens once every few years. But wouldn’t it be nice to carry that same spirit of wonderment all winter long?
When I was home last November, I had a chance to experience Canadian winters again. Driving through the Rockies reminded me of how beautiful winters are. I had forgot how the permafrost can stick to tree branches and make them white. I felt that renewed love for the snow and ice.
Here’s your friendly reminder to stay warm and try to view the snow and wintery weather with Dutch eyes.
