Veronique

- Two foreigners in a locked down city - Amsterdam - November 2021-

Thierry and I were introduced by our mutual Dutch friend Theo, during the first total lock-down of the city of Amsterdam.

It was a cold but sunny winter day. Thierry invited me for a long walk along the canals and we started a pleasant and interesting conversation.

As all restaurants were closed, we decided to go for a take-out-pizza from the pizzeria at my corner on the Herengracht and enjoy a glass of French wine at my house.

Encountering Thierry felt like meeting an old friend from college, after 30 years.

That special and warm feeling you get when reconnecting with a person after years and realizing that despite the time, the distance and the different paths, except for some wrinkles and a few grey hairs, nothing has changed and that your precious friendship has remained unshaken.

Months have passed since that day in Amsterdam.

We both boarded many planes, embarked for new adventures and continued walking our own paths, but we always remained in touch, sharing each other's stories and pictures on a regular basis.

I am grateful for the trust, the friendship, the authentic and fun conversations.

Dear Thierry, I wish you the very best with all your new projects. Take care, see you soon! Veronique