Doing IT Dutch

Today was a good day (Its a friday nevertheless!), i went to Eindhoven for two classes at TU/e. I was a little worried that my cryptography class would be like last week – really difficult! Thankfully i arrived early got a front seat and understood loads! Then after i had the famous class, Linux Kernel and Hacker Hut. Thats always a fun class. The professor knows more about Linux than i can hope to know in a lifetime…
Anyway, It suddenly came to me as i was opening the door to my apartment today. Im finally settled in. I have a new printer, schedule, friends, university work, trips to plan.
Later in the day a strange occurrence happened – i got asked for ID! In dutch. Naturally i showed them my ancient rusty old “Age Card”. I think, it would be rather impossible to forge this genuine look!

Rubbish! Its everywhere, Im not saying Holland is dirty. Its just that its a small culture shock to see so many people throwing rubbish on the ground.

A wonderful selection of Meat! In the supermarket, i actually dont know which one to pick – there is such a massive amount to choose from. Its great!

Bicycle lanes. Japan doesn’t have bike lanes. Simple. Also its a different side of the road! Which is really messed up when you have to cycle across a crossroad – wondering if im going to get hit by traffic. It just doesn’t feel right!

Shops are closed early. This one is a killer. In Japan i could by an ice cream from the 7Seven at 3AM if i wanted. Here the dam shops have a closing time. I genuinely miss 24hour convenience stores!!