BUT I HAVE FUTBOL TICKETS! Tomorrow I am going to Argentina vs. Colombia, in a must win situation for the national team. The match is a qualifier for the 2010 World Cup. The Argentine team lost to Columbia last time (5-0) but this is different. It is on our turf (River Plate stadium - convinent walk from my house) and Tevez and Messi are fresh from playing in the European Championship. Messi is, without a doubt, the most popular player in the world right now. Tickets went on sale at 6am. I got there about 530. I bought tickets at 930. I really should have got there earlier (I was just watching the simpsons in spanish - which is still awesome). But it all works out and now I have 2 tickets in the populares section. And if Argentina doesnt win.....well, lets just say that is not an option. I am superexcited!
A couple weeks ago I saw a rugby match between the top two rugby teams in Argentina (really they are based in San Ysidro). Pretty cool to watch these behemoths tear each other up. The game really does require some strategy though. It was pretty easy to understand as well. We also sat really close to the field. The atmosphere was way different than a futbol game. For one, the fans are mostly upperclass. San Ysidro is a very wealthy suburb. So there were nicer things there, better clothes, children running around (they even were allowed onto the field at halftime), and even at the parilla there was a white table cloth. Maybe the cooks even washed their hands!
Hmm, I still drink mate almost everyday. Great caffeine boost. Im trying harder to immerse myself in spanish, even by watching the telenovelas. I have noticed a difference in my spanish but I still want to get it better. Alright Ill comment on the food next round.
Paz
Danny
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