OK, I have been quiet for a bit longer than I planned initially. Things have been fairly busy since my return and my mind has been on other things than updating you on current affairs and my view on them. Thanks for all the e-mails inquiring about my whereabouts and health, but yes, things are fine over here. It will just take a bit longer to get back to the output levels most of you were used to.

The deserted beach at Hoek van Holland where I spent a lot of time as a kid and that I always visit during Dutch trips.