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Futbol game
Last night Spain played Honduras and won 2-0! A group of three friends and I traveled to Madrid to see the game in the stadium. It reminded me of Tuscaloosa on game day, but on steroids. Filled with mostly young students ages 15 to 22, everyone donned their red and yellow, face painted, and flags either hanging over their backs similar to batman or raised high with pride. I will try to place a video up to give you an example of this event.
When we arrived, the gates to enter where backed up as we wiggled our way through the line of police checking bolsas (purses) to throw out alcohol. People were drinking out of large coke bottles and smoking everywhere. The large screen was placed on a stage resembling a concert with flags marketing popular companies on the side.
Before the game, everyone jumped up and down singing a repetitive tune and continued this tune after every goal.
After the first goal, we left the stadium and found a nicer bar to watch the game. When we walked by the bar, we thought it was too nice for us, as we had painted faces and Spain scarves. Nonetheless, the waiter, Jesus, told us we may not be dressed in a suit but we were pretty, so we should come in. We watched Spain in its first victory in the World Cup along side many businessmen in suits and Jesus who practiced his English with me. They invited us back for the US game on Wednesday.
We arrived home late last night and caught the final bus back. I am extremely tired; however, it is hard to make time to sleep when there are so many things I want to do!
Hasta luego amigos!
Kristina
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