(By Margot Leicher, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences)
After visiting Wuhan we went to Beijing. Here we had just a few days before we were going back home. It was a beautiful last day and we went to the silk market to buy the last souvenirs and of course: Dutch football shirts! After a few hours at the silk market I became crazy of all the people who tried to sell me garbage. So I was glad when I was done and ready for the evening!
It was our last evening in China and the first match for the Netherlands at the start of the world cup 2010. We watched the game at rooftop of a bar, together with a lot of other Dutch people. We all know how we Dutch people are watching football, noisy a
nd with a lot of enthusiasm. It was a nice experience to be so far from the Netherlands and still feel at home surrounded by orange. Werner (see photo) was even interviewed by the national Chinese television, so that was the second time our program reached the television. I actually did not see that much of the match, but I had a great time. Of course we won, so the real party started. The night ended with the typical Dutch polonaise.
Before I realised it I was sitting in the plane back home. I really enjoyed this experience and made a lot of good friends. I hope to see both my Dutch and Chinese friends again very soon.
Watching the game together was the best way to end our trip!
