Football, cheese and juniper berries....

Ah footy...

I'm quite pleased that england aren't in Euro 2008. No - really, I am.

It doesn't just mean that our English lads can go crazy in sunny spots around the world and appear in the tabloids rest up...

It means that I can concentrate on the football. I can watch the silky skills of the other teams without booing, hissing and shouting 'LUCKY!!' when an amazing goal is scored.

I still haven't chosen 'my team' yet.

It's pretty hard to not love Holland after last night's game. The last time I was in Holland, it wasn't all clogs and tulips... no, that was the first visit. The last time I went, it was all about theatre and cheese. I got my ideas from here.

I also drank a lot of Genever (which is a Dutch gin drunk from tiny glasses) and then kind of regretted eating all that cheese.

I stayed in the beautiful Vondel Hotel .

It's a bit of an unusual hotel as it is comprised of three adjacent buildings, two of which are linked by a passageway with staff escorting guests to the other. The bedrooms are cool and contemporary with really cool furnishings!

There's also a fabulous bar open until 1am, giving the perfect holiday mix of sightseeing, nightlife - and yes, don't forget the cheese!

Right, I'm off to find some orange in my wardrobe!!

laters

Secret Agent