Why visit Schiebroek a suburb of Rotterdam. Well it was here where my grand-parents lived. I have many fond memories of this area and have asked to go for a drive to the old unit in the Olijflaan and surrounding areas. I have taped everything along the way (sorry I haven't figured out how to put it on you tube yet.) Upon arrival, I get a little emotional as memories of my grand-parents come rushing in. I remember walking around the Bergse Plassen (lakes), going to Rotterdam city and always returning home with a brand-new outfit. Sleeping with Nan in the big bed and having a silent laugh at Pop having to sleep in the spare room. I was frightened at night time as a little girl. Doing acrobatics/gymnastics with Nan. Pops stories about the war and his magic tricks. What the unit looked like in general and my dog "Roet". When we migrated to Australia, Roet moved in with my grand-parents. I was supposed t
o return to the Netherlands after 6 months and claim her back, instead I stayed on in Australia and my grand-parents didn't really want to part with her anymore. I returned for a visit in 1993 to see both my grand-parents but unfortunately Roet had died earlier on in the same year. It is at times like these, when you realise, how much you really miss them. I would have given anything to be able to walk up those stairs and knock on their door to catch up with everyone (dog included), but other people live there now.
o return to the Netherlands after 6 months and claim her back, instead I stayed on in Australia and my grand-parents didn't really want to part with her anymore. I returned for a visit in 1993 to see both my grand-parents but unfortunately Roet had died earlier on in the same year. It is at times like these, when you realise, how much you really miss them. I would have given anything to be able to walk up those stairs and knock on their door to catch up with everyone (dog included), but other people live there now.
