Yup, it's that day of the year again: "Koninginnedag". The biggest "garage sale day" or flea market in the world, when the whole Dutch nation tries to get rid of all their junk from the attic and garage. I think this is the one day tourists should not miss when they visit The Netherlands. It is hilarious to see all people dressed up in orange (the national color) roaming the streets. Typically, many children sell their cast-off toys and clothes while entrepreneurs sell food, beverages and almost anything else imaginable. By the end of the festivities, much of the unsold junk is left on the streets. Unfortunately most cities are increasingly being taken over by commercial traders, pushing the intended car boot sale out towards smaller streets.
