I had the absolute pleasure — thanks to Marc Thiele — of being invited to speak at Beyond Tellerrand last week in Dusseldorf. I met so many seriously cool speakers, organizers, and attendees over the 3 days I was there. I got to be good friends with Stefan and Christina and catch up likewise with others, too.

I then got to spend 3 days in Holland, and the experience was delightful. Had it not been for Simon Collison‘s and Robert Eerhart‘s recommendation, I wouldn’t have gone to Leiden. But instead, I did.

Leiden is such a delicious little city; I want to wrap my arms around it and say, “Thank you.”

Thanks to Stefan for taking this hilarious shot: