Largely unnoticed by the rest of the world (no coverage on BBC or CNN online), the Dutch held a national election yesterday and accordingly, the Dutch Embassy had an election result watching party out on their patio. I was called in on escort duty again - and really, who can say no to good wine, cold beer, Dutch cheese and nice company? Since I do not speak much Dutch anymore, I largely ignored the tv and concentrated on the wine and cheese. While discussing the upcoming Balaton Swim, someone told me about the International Four Day Marches Nijmegen (or Vierdaagse) he participates in every year. "It is organised every year in Nijmegen in mid-July as a means of promoting sport and exercise. [About 45000] participants walk 30, 40 or 50 kilometers daily, and, on completion, receive a royally approved medal (Vierdaagsekruis)." And millions of others line the way and watch?!