An unexpected encounter in the Dutch Bergen op Zoom. Simon was so shy he went hiding nearly the whole time.

Singing Sinterklaas songs with his sister Neva

Neva asked Simon to read the letter Sinterklaas left her. It was written in difficult cursive, I was surprised Simon could read it well.

Waiting for Sinterklaas on the Grote Markt square in Antwerp on Sunday


Mixing spices and making the traditional pepernootjes (spicy cookies that resembleĀ nuts)



