Retrospective #1: World Cup 2010 Finale

11th July 2010, World Cup Finale, Oranje (NL) Vs The Red Fury (ESP)

The first time in 32 years that Holland has reached the Finals.

The cycle from my hood, to Museumplein to join 160,000 other peeps, the shower of orange flowers, and the escape from claustrophobia to a cosier neighborhood street party in the Old South.

3.30pm: The Brown Bar opposite my house starts to buzz.

6.05pm: "I'll meet you at Museumplein in ten mins.. Wait, there's how many people there?! Do you think we should change the plans???" ; Corner of Bilderdijkstraat and De Clerqstraat

4.08pm: A pretty orange peacock; Corner of Bilderdijkstraat and De Clerqstraat

4:10pm: Museumplein, facing the West

4:11pm: Museumplein facing the Rijksmuseum

8:00pm: A great address for watching the madness, Museumplein

8:25pm: Museumplein facing the Rijksmuseum

8:27pm: The choppers convene for the shower of Orange, Museumplein

8:29pm: Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain, Museumplein

9:35pm: Escaped the claustrophobia to a neighborhood widescreen party in the Old South