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The Netherlands is situated by the sea and is a very windy country. Because of the flat countryside there aren’t many obstacles to break the wind. Most children who cycle to school will tell you that they always have ‘wind tegen’, which means they have to cycle while the wind is blowing in their face full force. We even have the Dutch Headwind Cycling Championships, which take place at the Oosterscheldekering, a famous storm barrier. The climate is a moderate, maritime one with mild winters and cool summers. Rain is common throughout the year, which means there is no specific dry season. About a third of the Netherlands lies below sea level, with the lowest point being 6.7 meters below sea level, so flood control, like the Oosterscheldekering, is important.
‘In Buenos Aires, when it rains, it rains. You are not going to walk outside. But here the rains are more like a shower and people keep doing their thing.’ –––––––– ‘Don’t let the weather drive your mood. It’s just going to be rainy.’ –––––––– ‘In short: rain much more often, but less water.’ –––––––– ‘In many countries the sun is abundant. I took it for granted. So, when the sun does shine, you really should go outside. It’s a real thing. Sitting on a terrace, soaking it up.’
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