With seven consecutive consonants in the middle, it’s about as difficult to pronounce herfststorm as it is to ride your bike in one. Many international students who had classes in town ended up taking the bus instead. The autumn storm this year had some of the worst winds in years. It’s over now, but just a few days ago we had 40+ kph winds. Even for Dutch weather, this was not typical.
Did you hear what happened in Amsterdam?
One person got killed by a falling tree, I heard.
Ah.
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Classes still went on as usual.
Hi Wesley,
I really enjoyed reading your blog, especially your time in Holland.
but….. the “phrase: is herfststorm 🙂
Goeieavond Rudy, thank you for the kind comment (and for catching my spelling error)! I will fix that now. 🙂
I’m curious, how did you stumble upon this blog? I’m just some goofy kid from California and I’m thrilled you took the time to write to me. Thanks for stopping by. I still think of the Netherlands often. Groet!
-Wesley