📍 Location: Dordrecht & Naaldwijk, The NetherlandsEpisode NotesSeptember 21st — what a day. I woke up at the Van der Valk Hotel in Dordrecht after a good night’s rest, greeted by a breakfast buffet that reminded me of my time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Though Riyadh might still take the win for variety, this one was nothing short of delightful. It was great to gather once more with the group from yesterday’s reunion — sixteen of us in total — sharing coffee, stories, and warm goodbyes before parting ways.Everyone wished me well for the journey ahead, and I can’t tell you how much it means to have people following along — maybe not on the same road, but in spirit.From Dordrecht, I made my way back to Naaldwijk, to stay with my sister Dickie and her husband Hans. It was a day filled with more farewells — including a very special visit with Tim and Heather, dear friends who bridge both of my worlds: The Netherlands and Seattle.I first met them through my real estate work in Seattle, helping them find and later sell their home. The last time we saw each other was pure coincidence — back in May, when I happened to be traveling through Malaysia and Singapore. I saw Heather’s photos pop up on Facebook from Singapore, sent a quick message, and by the next night, we were having dinner together.That dinner turned out to be one for the books — a Thai restaurant hidden behind a bookcase door, with fantastic food and an even better surprise reunion. Tim’s father, Gerard, joined us and shared fascinating stories from his time living in Nigeria — including one rather memorable piece of advice: always check under your car before driving off. Apparently, it’s a precaution that could save you some serious trouble.This day was another reminder of how the world connects in unexpected ways — through friendships, memories, and stories that cross continents. I finished the evening visiting my younger sister Ada and her husband Fritz, sharing more laughter, more stories, and one last “see you later” before tomorrow — departure day.Thanks for coming along. The next chapter begins soon.🔑 Key Moments[00:00] Waking up at Van der Valk Hotel — a breakfast worth remembering[03:45] Final goodbyes with army reunion friends[06:10] Returning to Naaldwijk for family farewells[09:30] Reconnecting with Tim and Heather — friends from Seattle and The Netherlands[13:15] The unexpected Singapore reunion and the hidden Thai restaurant[17:00] Stories from Tim’s father Gerard about life in Nigeria[20:30] Evening with sister Ada and Fritz — closing the circle before departure day

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