Several hours later, I’m awakened by the sound of the gear and flaps being extended. We fly over something that looks like the Netherlands, but I don’t remember Shirphol being in the water. I was told before I left to expect the unexpected so I sit back and try to relax. As we de-plane I wave to Earl, seems he is in a big hurry to get somewhere. A tall young man, who goes by the name of Kay Arthur, meets me at Customs. He said he would help me check into the Deltawerken and get me to the park. A short time later I am standing at the gates of one of the newest and most picturesque parks I have seen in a long time. The sign above my head says Welcome to Polder Kolder. Then to my surprise, a statuesque blonde emerges from the main office. It’s Mama Bear, and this is her latest creation. So without anymore stalling let’s take a virtual tour through this magnificent place.

The main entrance structure is something to behold. It’s colorful edifices overlooking both the park and the man-made lagoon. It seems that Marjan has moved and rebuilt everything in this country to this one area. Nothing is an exact copy of the original, but I like her interpretation better. Across the courtyard are several monuments. One that stands out looks like The Swinger. When I asked about it, Marjan told me that this whole park is a tribute to Amazing Earl’s rides and scenery. Hmmm, that might explain his appearance on the plane. We make a left and head up the stairs to lookout over the lagoon. There sits a giant waterslide called De Vuurpijl (The Rocket in Dutch). We board and start up the lift hill, only to be regaled by a fireworks celebration that’s in Earl’s honor. As we near the top of the lift hill, I spot another creation of the guest of honor. Looking past a flock of annoying seagulls, there sits The Chute Drop. Mama Bear hasn’t left anything out of Earl’s work so far.