Dutch Courage

I'd not really given this one a lot of thought, so it may be short.....in the last 24 hours my blog has been viewed by 26 people in Holland?   As far a I can work out, I only know 3 people who are Dutch, or who sound like they could be Dutch. 

Anyway, in recognition of this amazing influx of visitors I thought I would apply a Dutch theme to my blog.  So here it is....

First we have Jan Van Reibeeck, who in 1621 was the founder of Cape Town, South Africa....they've been great explorers, and trend setters in the world, and good old Jan followed a line of famous Dutch seamen who explored the globe while the English were too busy fighting with the French or the Spanish.

And it's not just exploration of the globe that they've been good at.  They grow some of the most exciting house plants too!!

And who can argue that they may have produced, in Johann Cruyff the third greatest footballer in the world.  I can hear the cries of foul already....who are the other two I hear....well, of course there is Pele...probably no argument that he just pips good old Johann to the pinnacle, but what about this other chap?? 

Possibly the greatest world cup goal ever?  You decide....thats what the comment box is for!!  Just follow the link below, sit back & enjoy....(unless you're Dutch of course!!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8uchI1g3tM