Queen's Day

Today was a very important day in Holland. It was ‘Queen’s Day’ or Koninginnedag. This is a very special day for the Dutch people and they treat it as a big party. It is really a celebration of their love for Queen Beatrix.

I was so happy when my humans agreed to take me into Rotterdam centre to enjoy the festivities. The first big adventure of the day was that I got to take my first ever train journey...

Here I am with Dad, waiting for the train. I hope he’s got my ticket.

Shhh...I think it’s coming.

Is this a train?

...and we’re on. Ooohh I’m so excited!

Here I am in Rotterdam city centre. As you can see, there’re lots of people out enjoying themselves. Apparently, the tradition is that you should wear something orange...

Ta-da! So as not to look out of place, I decided to dress for the occasion.

We then decided to take a walk around. It appeared that I wasn’t the only dog in town...

This was the first doggy I ran into.

She was a real grouch. She never stopped barking.

I didn’t get too close to this Rottie. He was busy looking after the stall.

Look at the size of this guy. He started singing as I walked by.

Then I met this young lady. She was dressed for the occasion with a pretty orange bow tie...

...not as well dressed as me though.

Here I am with Dad. It was a long day and time to head home...

...so. Here I am back on the train again.

I had a great day and it was wonderful to see everybody enjoying themselves and dressed up in vivid orange.

For me though, I prefer a multi-coloured look.

Anyway, this is me with my own booti-ful ‘Queen’, Missus.

Tot ziens (see ya!)