Goedamorgen from Maastricht, Netherlands

Last activity 14 May 2009 by locusta

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locustaNew member13 May 2009 05:37:28

Hi all, I'm Amanda and I'm an American expat living in Maastricht, the Netherlands with my husband and two US cats. We've only been here a couple of months but are enjoying it. I'd be interested in meeting other expats who live in this area; although I don't speak any Dutch yet (only English).

JulienFounder13 May 2009 07:14:05

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Welcome on board Amanda!

Why did you move to the Netherlands?

locustaNew member13 May 2009 08:06:16

Well, I've wanted to live in Europe for a while so when my husband was offered a job with the University of Maastricht, we jumped at the chance.

missfootlooseNew member13 May 2009 14:15:42

Hi Amanda,

Maastricht is a fabulous, fun old Dutch city! I am sure you will enjoy yourself there if you are open to having an adventure and look on the humorous side of life. I hail from the Netherlands but am married to an American. We have lived in a number of exotic places and the way to enjoy life is to be tolerant and not think things should be the way you are used to, but to have an open mind and look for the fun. Het allerbeste!

Miss Footloose
www.lifeintheexpatlane.blogspot.com

Jo AnnViP14 May 2009 11:38:12

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Hey Amanda, welcome !
I have family near Maastricht (in Meerssen) and it's lovely indeed.

locustaNew member14 May 2009 13:13:59

Thank you for the welcomes & well wishes. We've been doing a lot of wandering around Maastricht in search for Kringloop winkels (I've bought some furniture second hand) and old walls. I wish we could spend more time in cafes, but the husband doesn't drink coffee.

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