Sanibonani....I'm a 33yr old female from SUNNY South Africa looking at making new friends. Am staying in Rotterdam central and just relocated here last week. Please can you also suggest/share any hints and tips on surviving this weather, my word it's cold
Greetings ALL
ThandekaB
24 January 2015 10:05:23
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judyallard
25 January 2015 13:21:57
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Sawubona Thandeka.....welcome to Holland. Sori u arrivd here in winter....I know it is extremmmelllyyy cold!!!! Just dress very warmly, buy thermal clothing, etc....I am from sunny SA too, born in Durban, then Jhb....now here!!! I live in Veenendaal, province Utrecht. I wish u a wonderful stay here & feel free to write & keep in contact.....rgds Judy Allard.
Cheebee
25 January 2015 21:46:13
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Hi Thandeka get a warm jacket and good boots that are lined. Beanie, scarf and gloves and I swear you will live 
if I can survive I promise you can. Where are you from in SA and what made you come here?
ThandekaB
26 January 2015 20:14:55
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Hi Judy....am also from Durban but relocated to Cpt now am here. Cheebee am here as an expat on an international assignment for 1year than I go back home to SUNSHINE Cpt. Re warm clothes, definitely going shopping this weekend in Lijnbaan....thanks for the advise both of you
Ntombenkosi
28 February 2015 22:39:34
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Hi Thandeka
Welcome to Netherlands girl.
ThandekaB
01 March 2015 02:06:29
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Dankie......iyoh ngikhumbhula ilanga nokufudumala kwalo
Primadonna
01 March 2015 15:47:58
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Welcome on board and welcome in the Netherlands 
I know that you are excited that you find some fellow countrymen but could you communicate in English on this Anglo forum? That way everyone can understand each other and participate.
And remember: it will be not always that cold. Spring is knocking at the door and the world seems so much brighter and beautiful then.
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