When the sun is shining, and the air smells of the coming spring what do the Dutch do? Head to the beach! Just had a typical Zuid-Holland “day at the beach”in Noordwijk aan Zee, a small, touristy, seaside town. It appears that the rest of Holland had the same idea as I, to get outside, and enjoy the fresh air. The boulevard was jammed with the usual traffic jam of Dutchies queing for a parking spot, or hoping to show off their status ride (be that car or scooter). The sidewalks were full of couples out to walk along the dunes or beach, and the cafe terraces teeming with customers (and their dogs) wanting a spot in the sun.
