Although celebrated here in Managua on the 29th of April (Friday), I must confess that I don't know exactly when Queen Beatrix' birthday is. What I do know is that the celebration by the Dutch embassy is significant to us. Together with the Norwegian National day, we (just T & I, really) kind of dubbed them as the parties of the year (within the expat circle). The 2 celebrations are big in terms of number invited guests.As far as I can remember, it was the first official function we have attended after we got here and it's there that we started to meet friends and therefore started living a more active social life. Unlike other places we've been to, we sort of had a longer adjustment period here, 7 months to be precise, having arrived in October 2006.
The Dutch, much like the Danes are very relaxed people. Like last year, when all the speeches (powerful) were done, a very relaxed and fun atmosphere ensued. Although no-nonsense people, they know how to have fun...the kick-off-your-shoes kind of fun even. So, kick-off our shoes, we did, indeed!
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