General Chat

I have worked as a tour guide and have been there when parents first arrived in Holland. It sometimes takes a long time to show them around or for them to want to see what is there. Often they grieve for what they thought Italy would be and they miss that and find it hard to accept Holland. With careful guidance, help with the language and not rushing the tour, they and those in their party, soon learn to love, accept and enjoy Holland. Jacky x

Wendy that is lovely could you e-mail it to me because my sons girlfriend teaches special needs children she loves them and they love her, her special sun beams as she calls them and I know she would love to share this with their parents. Thabk you Debs.

Thanks Wendy that is lovely. Holland has many wonderful tulips and some pretty good growers too. Love Jill xx

To Ian I do remember the loneliness and isolation when I first arrived in Holland, but join suuport groups and meet other parents who are in Holland because it makes the whole time in Holland easier, you are not alone Linda P

Linda I agree with what you have said to Ian , I too joined groups to help me learn the ways of life in Holland and the language. Ian I hope where you are in Holland there is a support group for you to help you with the ways and language we have learnt. My Tulip has just come home and asked his usual question on returning home each day ' what's for tea Mother ' Love Jan xx

I'm very lucky to work in a school where Holland and Italy are both considered part of a united Europe. A place where the children from Holland can sometimes produce the finest Italian masterpieces, and the children from Italy can all 'go Dutch' from time to time!! Perhaps all children really come from 'Italand' or 'Holly'!!! Hope this makes sense! Natalie

I've been in Holland for nearly 40 years now, I've also been to Italy twice. I just wish Holland would provide the same facilities as Italy for their older inhabitants.

Natalie that makes perfect sense to me as all my childen also go Dutch at times and at times my wee Hollander goes all Italian too. I find that whilst enjoying what Holland has to offer and forgetting all about wanting to go to Italy that at times Italy comes to us. Shaz xx

I have four boy's who do not have special needs but i work with children who do. one little girl didn't speak to anyone on our mini bus. her mom said she dosent speak much. over the weeks i talked to her but only got a yes or no from her. then christmas came and i didn't work with her for two weeks when i went to pick her up after the holiday, she came to the door and smiled and said your back she put her arms out for me to pick her up. it was the most touching moment i have had. Now we can't shut her up on the mini bus but we love it. i get the whole minibus singing. it really brightens my morning.

That's lovely Susan!! Wendy x