All alone....

Last week I said goodbye to Mariana, my travel companion on my adventures in the Netherlands. She really eased my transition to life here in the Netherlands. Since she was here on her own from Argentina, we were in the same boat (even though she would only stay for 3 months). I was able to see much of the country with a friend. I didn't feel quite so alone. I will really miss her
However, now that she is gone, I expect my Dutch to improve. When we traveled, we would always speak in English (she didn't know any Dutch..not that I do). If you are speaking in English, people are more like to speak to you in English....so no more English crutch