I really liked the big sky over the flat lands when I was over there. I really looked like a deeper kind of blue. I put it down to less moisture in the higher layers of the atmosphere.

But having said this, let me note one thing.

Why is it that Americans always need foreigners to express "Love" and "appreciation" for America and American values or what ever. I have been in many discussions with persons of a different nationality then myself but never once did I hear any of them (Americans excluded) ask (or cry) if they were loved/appreciated as a people or system. Never did I do so in return. It is quite probable that more then a few people hate my guts. I NEVER asked why and I really do not loose any sleep over it. I never feel scorned for it or even resent it. Somebody has a different opinion then I have, and does so passionately; BIG DEAL ! In the sweeptakes of life we'll see soon enough was wrong or right. Besides I must rather have such a world then one were everybody agrees with everybody in a machine like fashion.

So what is up with that ?

Wouter


P.S. Did you even hear me ask what you Americans like about the Netherlands ? Do you love us (Hate us) and why ?