Venice of the North

Whenever I tell patients that I am based in The Netherlands, they ask me: "Are you in Amsterdam?"


Unfortunately, I am not.
Especially in Summer, Amsterdam is GREAT! Astonishing architecture, living statues (from Michael Jackson to a with, well that is not so far apart), street musicians, channels, unique boutiques, Vincent van Gogh Museum etc. etc. etc. (Sorry, no red light district anymore.)

Somehow, people all over the world seem to soften up when they think of Amsterdam. Everyone has been there and everyone wants to come back. Although right wing politicians may think different: the most liberal city in the world is a nice figure head for The Netherlands and the Dutch.

My experience in Amsterdam is that cyclists ride where the hell they like and aim in a state of rage at all pedestrians while ringing their bell loudly, the concept of avoiding people being foreign to them.
(Terry Prachett)

Whatever.

I am stuck in a boring part of my country, many miles away from where life is lived to the max.
I must admit that there is no lack of dynamics at work, though. Tens of e-mails and phone calls and learning more about teeth and people every day.

Who needs Amsterdam when you have the Dentaprime service centre.

I do!!!
I do!
I do
Do I?