"It's livelier than I had imagined." This was Tang En's first statement upon reaching Volendam.
Indeed. He had thought this would be a quiet little fishing village without many people, where barking dogs or crowing chickens could be commonly heard.
He was not wrong about it being a small fishing village. But it was one that had become a tourist spot. Usually, the place was filled with numerous tourists visiting from all around the world. Those touring Amsterdam would also choose to come and look around the small town, which was a mere 30-minute ride from the Netherland's capital; after all, it was a scenery spot in Europe famed for taking wedding pictures at.
Hearing Tang En's words, Kerslake thought he was displeased about it, but he followed it up unexpectedly, saying, "This isn't bad. With a lively little town, the lads needn't run to Amsterdam for fun at night."
