The journey begins..

We have just got back from Holland, Chris' paternity weeks, and the big move is really happening. We have looked round the area we want to live which is 10 minute bike ride from Chris' office near Utrecht and we can't wait to start cycling and join in this easy and healthy way of transporation in Holland! We are slowly getting our heads round all the stuff we need to do and we are determined not to get stressed about it! It looks like we'll be moving around the end of April when Chris will start by attending a 5 day intensive Dutch course. It's an exciting but also sad time as we are going to be saying goodbye to our friends and life in Manchester. After 15 years in England it's going to be a huge change being back in Holland. I have of course taken on the English politeness over the years with a touch of dutch directness. However Chris being an English gentleman likes to think he can show the dutch how it's done will be in for a bit of a shock as he gets told off for saying thank you too much!