Over in Holland at the start of our third week, wonderful country, wonderful people (and I was able to stand within 50 yards of a landing F16 - while waiting for an F35 but thats another story.)
First major problem, we have yet to find a restaurant or camp site that takes a UK credit card - never had that problem before, anywhere in Europe.
In Boxmeer, when second problem, we discovered I had only 2 100 euro notes, and Patsy had just 1 100 euro note in her purse, no chance of a coffee. I know, we can go to the bank and they will change them. RABO bank, charming lady, "sorry - we do not have any money", you are a bank though, oh yes.
Went to SIS bank same result, ABN Ambro same result. Dutch banks do NOT handle money. So when you are getting your euros, don't get too many large denomination notes, or be prepared to grovel to get them changed.
Eventually the help desk in the supermarket changed one to 2 50's, so we could get a coffee.
Other than that, having a wonderful time, at Sint Anthonis heading for Cuijk.
Regards
Bill & Patsy
First major problem, we have yet to find a restaurant or camp site that takes a UK credit card - never had that problem before, anywhere in Europe.
In Boxmeer, when second problem, we discovered I had only 2 100 euro notes, and Patsy had just 1 100 euro note in her purse, no chance of a coffee. I know, we can go to the bank and they will change them. RABO bank, charming lady, "sorry - we do not have any money", you are a bank though, oh yes.
Went to SIS bank same result, ABN Ambro same result. Dutch banks do NOT handle money. So when you are getting your euros, don't get too many large denomination notes, or be prepared to grovel to get them changed.
Eventually the help desk in the supermarket changed one to 2 50's, so we could get a coffee.
Other than that, having a wonderful time, at Sint Anthonis heading for Cuijk.
Regards
Bill & Patsy