I began this blog so that family, friends and colleagues can check out how am I doing, and how is life in The Netherlands.
I want to share my experience with others and make them aware that the habits that we have may seem normal, but that only depends where you live...
I called the blog "Just One More" because of the several times I have moved and to remember to do one step at the time.
2010-09-28
Nijmegen
We finally took the time, even with me having a cold, to go and make another tour. This time, the city choosen was Nijmegen.
Nijmegen is baigned by the Waal river, and actually has hills! That's why it still has Romans' remainings as the old city walls.
As we were walking through a arch, we “landed” on a square with a huge church. Around it were several stands with old discs and vinyls and there was music playing. One of the streets connected to this place seemed like a shopping mal.
What’s so great about this? Other than the old and modern combination that always works so well here; the music playing was… PORTUGUESE FADO!
It’s amassing to be walking randomly around and discover Portuguese culture all around, usually music and wine. When I find French things I find it normal – everyone knows France and its culture, but to find Portuguese stuff… ah!
Forgot to mention the best part!
ReplyDeleteAs we were walking through a arch, we “landed” on a square with a huge church. Around it were several stands with old discs and vinyls and there was music playing. One of the streets connected to this place seemed like a shopping mal.
What’s so great about this? Other than the old and modern combination that always works so well here; the music playing was… PORTUGUESE FADO!
It’s amassing to be walking randomly around and discover Portuguese culture all around, usually music and wine. When I find French things I find it normal – everyone knows France and its culture, but to find Portuguese stuff… ah!