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IJmuiden My Dutch Roots

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Nothing is more enjoyable than flying back for Christmas and New Year's to see my family and catch up with my Dutch friends over a few cold brewskis.

arrival in Holland in IJmuiden, Netherlands the annual lunch at Kop van de Haven in IJmuiden, Netherlands family party at La Belle in IJmuiden, Netherlands Marcel's ultimate berry sauce in IJmuiden, Netherlands

During my stay in IJmuiden I was fortunate enough to join a tiny high school reunion at a few bars in the city of Haarlem.

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From eating a late night Dutch Shawarma to the most expensive Chinese restaurant in Holland, we must have covered most food adventures.

best sushi after Japan can be found in Holland at Hokai Kitchen in IJmuiden, Netherlands best sushi after Japan can be found in Holland at Hokai Kitchen

The highlight was soaking a piece of ootoro, Bluefin fatty tuna from the local sushi parlor, on my tongue while enjoying its delicious deep flavors.

my mom at Het Witte Theater in IJmuiden, Netherlands highschool reunion in IJmuiden, Netherlands broodje shawarma, a Dutch staple dish these days in IJmuiden, Netherlands most expensive chinese restaurant in Holland in IJmuiden, Netherlands fancy chinese food in IJmuiden, Netherlands fancy chinese food so good, I had to lick the plate in IJmuiden, Netherlands fancy chinese dessert in IJmuiden, Netherlands ...the bill, ouch! that is insane, time to start my own chinese restaurant in holland in IJmuiden, Netherlands

All I can say is; I already look forward to my next visit, but next time during the hot Dutch Summer.

catching up with former highschool classmates in IJmuiden, Netherlands catching up with former highschool classmates

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