Invader Stu: Summer rain

To say that Holland’s summer has been slightly unconventional this year would be putting it mildly.

In fact, saying that Holland has experienced "a bit of rain" would be like saying "Australia sometimes gets a bit sunny and sunscreen is advised," or "Canada gets a bit chilly and occasionally experiences snow fall." Neither of these statements do the reality justice.

What would be more realistic would be to say "Holland has had enough rainfall this last weeks to fill every canal in the country twice over (with more rain forecasted on the way)."

There have been a lot of disappointed-looking tourists arriving all over the country the last few days because they forgot to pack their umbrella and a snorkel. I’ve had a strong desire to run up to each and every one of them screaming: "It’s not usually like this! I promise!"

But I don’t do this for two very good reasons:
› It wouldn’t work. They wouldn’t believe me.
› They would think I was a crazy person for randomly shouting out a weather forecast at them in the middle of the street.



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