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05-APR-2010 © Mieke WA Minkjan

6 Gezellig

Melbourne, Australia

Gezellig: (of a person0: companionable, sociable, and convivial
(of a room &):snug, cosy
Gezellig is having a cup of coffee and biccies with friends in DeGreaves St.

A famous Dutch writer wrote the following observation and illustrates: Gezellig
“Every where upholstery, shaded lamps and curtains.
The view of this textile universe is specially after dark startling, because all those curtains never close.
The Netherlands an inhabited curtain!” Rudy Kousebroek

This because the Dutch want to share their cosiness with onlookers!

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Marielou Dhumez26-Apr-2010 14:13
If I well understand this Dutch word, this is pefect for "Gezellig" ! sociable and cosy !
Doug Cruden08-Apr-2010 17:58
Lovely happy group shot...good candid Mieke
Carl and Racine Erland08-Apr-2010 00:11
Looks like a friendly, happy spot....nicely shot. - Racine
Bill Reed07-Apr-2010 02:14
Looks like a great day, well captured.
Jeff Lobaugh07-Apr-2010 02:07
Looks like they're enjoying each others company.
carol j. phipps06-Apr-2010 20:54
Fun candid for the word.
Bernard Davis06-Apr-2010 18:46
Nice candid and perfect for the word.
Johnny JAG06-Apr-2010 18:32
Very relaxed candid.
J. Scott Coile06-Apr-2010 17:22
Wonder if they had been apart for a while. Looks like they are enjoying each other's company!
franz06-Apr-2010 17:03
Hi Mieke,
Gezellig means all people form the five continents around the same table.I love Australia too...
claude06-Apr-2010 15:27
Een hechte "gezellig" stamcafé in Australie ?
Frank Brault06-Apr-2010 13:37
I can feel the "gezellig". Excellent.
Stephanie06-Apr-2010 09:09
This is a great way for me to learn a new foreign word! Everyone looks like they're have an enjoyable time. :0)
laine06-Apr-2010 09:09
A very sociable gathering!!
Dave Hein06-Apr-2010 06:19
Perfect.
borisalex06-Apr-2010 05:22
A really "Gezellig" scene, they do enjoy themselves and so relaxing atmosphere too!
Yvonne06-Apr-2010 04:39
Wonderful feeling of warmth and enjoyment Mieke!
Dennis Hoyne06-Apr-2010 02:28
Nice shot of the happy, foursome.
Guest 06-Apr-2010 02:14
Sharing wonderful moments, great joy!! Well done Mieke!
Kerry Tingley06-Apr-2010 02:09
They look as if they are having a fine time together. Excellent choice Mieke.
Cindi Smith06-Apr-2010 01:50
Love candid shots. They do seem to be enjoying each other!