아래글은 네덜란드에 있는 제 멜 친구 Inge로 부터 온 편지입니다.  한국과 한국사람을 따뜻하고 친절하다고 칭찬을 자주 하며 참 좋아합니다. 그리고 무엇보다도 기타와 기타음악을 무척 좋아합니다. 우리나라의 이성우님과 안형수님도 알고 있습니다. 아래글에서 Frank는 그녀의 남편인데 우리나라가 이탈리아와 경기를 하던 날 마침 비번이라서 TV 중계를 볼 수 있었으나 그녀는 근무중(철도회사)이라서 수시로 남편에게 전화를 걸어 결과를 물어봤다고 하네요.  히딩크의 조국 네덜란드에서도 우리나라의 선전은 단연 hot news 라고 합니다.

Hi.

I was very happy to hear the Korean team did it again! Unfortunately I could not see the game, because I was at work. But after the first part I called Frank and he told me the situation that far: 0-1.  :(
Later I noticed one of our salesmen changed the text-tv (that is strictly for traininformation) to the site that showed the results of the game Korea-Italy and at that point it was 1-1. I had something to do outside the building and when I returned I called Frank again (he said I made him crazy by calling that often!) and he told me the final result.  Of course I am very, very happy for you! I hope you enjoyed the game and celebrated this victory. It was so nice to see all those people in red, being happy and party, it makes me smile all the time. I think I can watch the next game against Spain and be sure that I will.
Later this evening I watched tv and saw an interview with Guus Hiddink, very nice to hear what he has to say.

Earlier this morning I noticed Turkey won the game from Japan, because I could hear and see lots of people with Turkish flags, very cheerful, outside on the streets where I work. They were very happy!
The neighbourhood where Iwork is one where lots of foreigners live, especially Turkish, South-american, North-african, Antillian and Surinam people, it is a real meltingpot of cultures and colours. Besides: this morning I went to work on my bicycle and then I come across a small street a few hundred meters from my work. In this street is a hostel for backpackers, but I noticed there was a Korean flag hanging on this building. I assume there were Koreans staying in this hostel then.

Enjoy the feeling of victory!
Take care,

Inge