As you all know, the
worldcup is in full swing in South Africa. The Netherlands have already qualified for the next round, and unfortunately we saw
Bafana Bafana exit after an exiting last game against France.
Of course, with the championship being so close, we could not resist, and went to Johannesburg to support the men in Orange. Here are some pictures of the Denmark game....
Of course J3 was dressed for the occasion, all though she had a nice play date for the day with her little boyfriend, which was much more fun then a soccer game could have been.
All ready for the game,
HUP HOLLAND
HUP. The organization was amazing, with a park and ride to the stadium.
The famous soccer city stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. I have seen many sports
stadia, but this is certainly something special, and worth a visit regardless.
There was a lot of orange in the stadium, certainly much more then the Danish supporters. We did meet up before the game for a beer with some friends, who were supporting Denmark. This period before the game was their time to celebrate......
The national anthems, probably the only time there was no noise from
vuvuzelas.
Wrong game???? Not sure who the Mexicans were supporting during this game.
The result was 2 - 0 for the Netherlands, which was great of course. The actual soccer played was still a little
disappointing, but it was only the first game.
Another picture of the stadium, after the game. After this a long trip back to Gabs awaited, which was not so nice. But is was a great experience, we have our orange
vuvuzela for the following games, and are confident Holland can go all the way this time.
HUP HOLLAND!!!!!
J1
Our annual climb of Kgale Hill with the running club, with gin and tonic at the top....
We took two trips for work to the Ghanzi District, these were some very interested kids in a small village where we stopped
At least our lodging was quite nice these, which was a plus as I got to spend my birthday there.
Our running club does an annual relay run called the 'Ostrich migration' which took place in September this year.
This is our team after finishing, we did 14 kilometres in 56 minutes.
J1
J1
And a cuddle with mommy afterwards....
Admiring the 4th July fireoworks with new friends.
Our vehicle during our holiday, kindly loaned to us by J2's brother. Thanks again for that!
All ready for the game, HUP HOLLAND HUP. The organization was amazing, with a park and ride to the stadium.
The famous soccer city stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. I have seen many sports stadia, but this is certainly something special, and worth a visit regardless.
There was a lot of orange in the stadium, certainly much more then the Danish supporters. We did meet up before the game for a beer with some friends, who were supporting Denmark. This period before the game was their time to celebrate......
The national anthems, probably the only time there was no noise from vuvuzelas.
Wrong game???? Not sure who the Mexicans were supporting during this game.
Another picture of the stadium, after the game. After this a long trip back to Gabs awaited, which was not so nice. But is was a great experience, we have our orange vuvuzela for the following games, and are confident Holland can go all the way this time.
