Last Friday there was an expat-blogger meetup at a local bar. Better late than never when it comes to posting about it I suppose.
I don’t know how many people reading this are really interested in English speaking expats in Amsterdam, but we did meet some interesting people and their blogs are worth having a look at.
The bar was really crowded! So crowded in fact, that I couldn’t really move to the other side of the table to speak to the people there. Maybe another time I’ll get a chance to meet and chat with all of them. I also intended to bring my camera, but forgot, so I don’t have any of my own pictures. Some of the other bloggers there did bring cameras, even one person brought a video camera, so you can look on other blogs for the pictures.
As an expat of now almost 20 years, it was strange to meet people who mostly have only been here a few months. It brings back some distant memories. In many ways it seems like they are jumping into the deep end at the moment, as the atmosphere of being a foreigner living in the Netherlands is not the best and jobs are hard to come by. Steph and I had it easier when we came.
Like I said I didn’t meet everyone, but as far as I know, these were the bloggers there that evening:
Amanda of Amanda Blog and Kiss
Andy of Andy in Amsterdam
Angela and Mats of Amsterdamned
John of John does Amsterdam
Haley from Texaantje
Lizzy of Lizzy Goes Dutch
Anita of Greetings from Holland
Hanna of Jandals
Jason of Hanson World
Did I forget anyone?
I hope we organize more get-togethers, the expat community in Amsterdam needs more cohesiveness!
All accounted for your honor!
It wasn’t the best place for socializing in a large group, was it? I especially wanted to ask you and Steph about your farming. One of my recent goals was to move to Ireland to start an organic farm. Maybe next time we can get a good chat in?
Til then!
Sorry I wanted to ask about your gardening….farming is a bit different, ey? 🙂
Hi Amanda,
That was fast! I was still editing the post, putting the final touches on it, and I had two comments waiting for me!
It was nice to chat with you briefly, and thanks for bringing everyone together.
Hi! I’m always looking to meet new folks. Stop by the shop and talk to me some time! I’m at La Naranja, new shop on Bilderdijk. I’m not a very active blogger, but enjoy reading everybody else’s, so keep writing!