Day 97 – Cologne to Rotterdam

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We made it! We have used this sentence after every border crossing but this time it was extra special! We drove over the Erasmus-bridge, the landmark of Rotterdam, continued onto the Coolsingel and the police was escorting us towards the World Trade Center where family, friends and an overwhelming amount of media was waiting for us!

The rest of the day we lived in a continuous blur of surprises, amazing moments and wonderful welcomes by very enthusiastic and friendly people. Thank you all for coming to Rotterdam and making this one of the most special days in our lives!



Yes, yes, yes! We made it!

Yes, yes, yes! We made it!

From left to right: Maren's parents, Mr. Isbrand Ho - Managing Director BYD Europe, and Rogier's parents!

From left to right: Maren’s parents, Mr. Isbrand Ho – Managing Director BYD Europe, and Rogier’s parents!

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Awww, sweet grandmother :-)

Awww, sweet grandmother :-)

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We were welcomed by the vice-Mayor of Rotterdam Mr. Struijvenberg

We were welcomed by the vice-Mayor of Rotterdam Mr. Struijvenberg

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Amazing to see all our friends again!

Amazing to see all our friends again!

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Mr. Ho from BYD gave a very touching speeach

Mr. Ho from BYD gave a very touching speeach

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Also Mr. Wang from Huawei welcomed us in Rotterdam

Also Mr. Wang from Huawei welcomed us in Rotterdam

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Grandma up for a ride?

Grandma up for a ride?

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Former and current ARCADIS colleagues!

Former and current ARCADIS colleagues!

Little joke from our side with the name of Mr. Isbrand Ho from BYD

Little joke from our side with the name of Mr. Isbrand Ho from BYD

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Maren StrikerDay 97 – Cologne to Rotterdam