Friday, June 25, 2010

World Cup Fever on the World Cup Circuit

Jen here,

Sometimes when you're least expecting it, an adventure presents itself.  Last night when we arrived in Den Hague, the Holland vs Camaroon match was just beginning.  We got ourselves unpacked and I walked to find a local grocer so that we could have something in the flat for breakfast.  On my way back, I was walking down the street and taking in my surroundings when suddenly, a very excited elderly gentleman dashed out of a pub, grabbed me by the hand, and led me into the pub all while speaking at me in Dutch.  He escorted me into the pub and sat me down-apparently I was to watch the match with this room full of strangers.  What else could I do but oblige?  I sure didn't want to be rude and leave the pub in the middle of the second half!
Over the course of the game I was introduced to the "Beesie" pronounced "Bay-shee" which is a little fluffy worm which you carry around with you to show your support for team Holland.  By the time I left the pub, I was adorned with a whole herd of Beesies, had learned the tune to half a dozen Dutch folk songs, and made friends with a lovely family, including grandpa.  All of this while Erin was at home, thinking that I'd got lost on my way to find groceries.  She was definitely relieved when I made it home, and laughed when I explained what had happened and why I was covered in little orange fuzzy worms.  We already have a date for the Holland/Slovakia game on Monday.  I think that Holland will be quite the experience this month...and training starts up tomorrow!
Jen

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