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Marianne backpacked in Europe long before backpacking had been invented. It was difficult to buy a backpack in those so she used an old one found in the attic. She thumbed her way through the British Isles and learned English at the same time. She...

 

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June 10, 2008
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Armchair Football

If you don't like to watch the Euro 2008 matches on your own join the fans at one of the following venues.

1
Biergarten

Is your passion beer, bratwurst and football? And German football in particular? Then Biergarten Die Heimat is your place. Watch Germany play (and win), enjoy sizzling sausages with big dollops of mustard, washed down with strong German beer. For the ultimate live experience sit on the 500-seats stand and watch the matches on one of the three 12 m wide screens. Listen to DJ Bauerschwanz' musical Alp trip and take part in the National Bockwurst Championchips. Come early as places are limited. address: Biergarten, Oosterdokskade 3 If this is not your style, join the fans at one of the following venues

2
Club 8

Club-8 is first and foremost a pool café. On the first floor is a small theatre with low-priced comedy performances, roller disco and house, electro and hiphop music evenings Watch EU 2008 and play a game of pool afterwards

3
Melkweg

13 June at 9.45 pm: Netherlands – France. Arrive early to get into the mood. DJ's Aron Friedman and Brent Roozendaal will introduce you to beer, sausages and games. Expect to drink beer from huge tankards, eat fatty sausages and knockwurst served by ladies in tyrolean national costumes

4
Toomler

Toomler is the place for live music and stand-up comedians. The comedy shows are in Dutch. Occasionally English-speaking comedians hop on the Comedy Train International, all in English. During the EU 2008 matches, join the fans and watch your favourite match on the big screen. Toomler, Breitnerstraat 2 http://www.toomler.nl/agenda.php

5
18twintig

Write these dates in your dairy: Friday 13 June Netherlands – France Tuesday 17 June Netherlands Roumania Watch the matches on the big screen while you enjoy the special EU 2008 dinner, or order á la carte. Whatever you do, arrive early or better still book a table. adress: Ferdinand Bolstraat 18-20

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