I just returned from a Q & A with the captain of the
Eurodam. Captain Werner Timmers is
originally from the southern part of the Netherlands (Roosendaal). He thought he would go to school to be
involved in building construction. He
attended a career day while in high school similar to those held in so many
schools in which I’ve worked. He wasn’t
fascinated with those folks in the building trades, but he was mesmerized by a captain
of a ship.
Captain Timmers later attended a maritime school (Nautical
Academy in Vlissingen, Holland) to learn and prepare for a career in shipping
and navigation. He has such a great
sense of humor (a dry wit), and he now currently lives in Florida.
Even though Holland America is owned by an America
Corporation (Carnival), the Dutch traditions are still strong. So we have Dutch Art (and pictures of Dutch
Royalty) everywhere on this ship. This
particular ship has lots of the works by Rembrandt. The stairways are filled with his
self-portraits.
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| With the name "Holland" in the shipping line, you have to have a few items with Queen Beatrix. |
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| A self-portrait of Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. I guess it's the equivalent of a "selfie." |
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| And another "selfie" of Rembrandt. Kind of an interesting pose? |
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| ... and another one. These are photos of the self-portraits I found looking at me each day in the stairwell outside my cabin.. |
