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Permalink Reply by Al Girard on December 22, 2009 at 8:40pm

Greetings, all, and a Merry Christmas.
I'm a Canadian, living in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and I've been to Maastricht twice, all because of Andre Rieu
and the Johann Strauss Orchestra.

It was not difficult to fall in love with your wonderful city. I love the boutiques and outdoor cafes, and the pedestrian-friendly streets, and, of course, the ancient architecture.

I will return for two weeks in July, and look forward to sitting on the patio at Gaucho's, sipping a glass of wine, while I enjoy
the company of my friends as we watch the people go by.

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Permalink Reply by Japie Dantuma on May 23, 2010 at 6:49pm

Greetings from South Africa - hosts to the 2010 FIFA Tournament. I am not a soccer fan but will be keen to watch your Dutch team's performance.
Had the opportunity to attend a live performance of Andre Rieu here in Durban & we thoroughly enjoyed his performance. This was his first visit to South Africa & he received such a big welcome here that he has decided to tour our country again next year - we have tickets safely locked in our safe! We are great fans of him and have a collection of 23 DVD.
I am from a Dutch family but born in South Africa. My parents emmigrated from Holland (Friesland) in 1948 - just after the war.
We are four brothers and a sister - so the Dantuma surname is going forward.
My ambition is to (one day) attend a concert of Andre at the Vrijthof Square - we loved the DVD where some of the audience are partying & watching from the restuarants surrounding the square. It looks such a fun event.
I am a Financial Adviser for a large Bank in Newcastle (Natal) and my lovely wife is retired.
So, if someone out there is willing to host a South African couple (60 years) over a weekend in your lovely town - let us know!

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