We truly appreciated the warmth, kindness, and availability of the entire staff, who never lost their calm even during the most hectic moments. We celebrated their 38 athletes and their 30 medals as if they were our own 30. We tasted Dutch specialties and toasted with the sparkling bubbles of local beer. We danced, sang, and applauded together during the evening shows, animated by vibrant, dancing lights. We tried the iconic orange bikes — some electric, some not — all 250 of them freely circulating through the streets of Milan, even if our guests found the roads a bit challenging due to chaotic traffic and too many potholes (something we know all too well!). We admired the order and precision of both the setup and dismantling, carried out with full respect for the Superstudio community, which continued its activities without interference, while enjoying the festive atmosphere. We were ready to thank them when the thank you — tangible and unmistakable — came from them, in the form of a symbol of a friendship that will not end here.
Goodbye, Netherlands. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon.