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It has been a busy, but sad time in the Netherlands. Everywhere you go the flags are at half-mast.

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The ramifications of nearly 200 Dutch people being killed, and over 30 Australians, has left me reflecting on how precious and yet fleeting life can be. Would you like to know more?

Scenes from Amsterdam

You know it’s June when windows and flagpoles begin sprouting school satchels!

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Congratulations to everyone who passed!

*coughhacksnotwheeze*

It’s been a quiet week.

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Knitting was achieved for a swap I have coming up.

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And neighbour obviously passed an exam.

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This is what you do when you pass your exams in the Nederlands. You hang your backpack/satchel out the front with your flag to tell the world that you’ve passed.

Look, another one …

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