Got up early sunday, picked up by Adam to go to Fernandos. Had a weird moment when a black guy pulled up in his black maxima, asked me something that sounded like 'do you want a cap?' and when I said 'no thanks', did a complete U-turn. Almost as if he saw me waiting, turned round to ask me if i'd like to toke up for the day, and then went on his way...?!?
Im going to put my footie reports and insights at the end of the blog for those who'd really like to read them. So for now, I'll skip the football parts at Fernandos. Well...um...what did we do apart from football...dearie me there has to be something...hmm...beer! We went shopping for food and liquor after the first game, but turned out that Jewel wouldn't sell liqour before 11am. Well d'uh?!? Its only Mexico playing at 11am, who's gonna go and pick up beer in the south side while Mexico is playing!!
Fernando has one fat baby. The dude is only 2.5 months old and is already like 15 pounds. I took a picture with my cell phone.
Hola Alejandro!The Mexicans at the party were pretty quiet, I thought, for their team. They only erupted once the third goal went in. Must have been nervous. I would've seeing how their goalkeeper flapped at the ball prior to the Iranian goal . tsk. tsk.
Good to see Jaime again, feel like I never see enough of him, but he's busy trying to become a doctor. Good luck mate.
Played our last game of settlers last night with the Wugs. Did I mention that I babysat for Calli last week. Was so nervous about it, and she was too, clearly. But somehow I got her fed and in bed. I think it payed off because it was cool seeing how she smiled last night when I said 'Hi Calli'. Methinks I'm getting used to the idea of babies. Jenny thrashed us as usual. She has some kind of weird 'Settlers' mojo, never fails her.
Erika and I woke up at midnight last night in a passport frenzy. Somehow we'd remembered that we needed to find our passports, and in one short moment realized we didn't have a clue where they were! After about 15 minutes of frantically ransacking our files, we found them in a pile of papers somewhere. My bad, started organizing our files a few weeks ago and never really finished. We slept well, needless to say.
Just started packing tonight, we'd gotten ourselves this cool double-compartment rolling suitcase-cum-large holdall. It even comes with shoe pockets! After years of my large it-doesnt-roll backpack, i'm looking forward to pulling this baby across airports and train stations. I can feel the crowd melting away from us as we speak.
Football reports:
Got to Fernando's in time to see Robben's goal. Nice break of the offiside trap, but I was disappointed at how he kept trying to shoot rather than pass at times. He may be one of their better players, but its a team sport! S & M never really had a chance, Kezman didn't seem to know what to do. Holland 1 - Serbia & Montenegro 0.
It was a busier atmosphere for the Mexico goal, and it was a quiet room until the third goal went in. Mexican goalkeeper made a terrible flap of the Iranian goal, but some good passing at the other end saved him. The third goal was a beauty, the scorer had just passed to the outside, and was unmarked on his run into the box to head the cross in. A long 1-2 if you like. Mexico 3 - Iran 1.
Portugal next, Cristiano Ronaldo really tried hard, and the kid had some good chances. It was funny how he looked everytime he was saved or hit the crossbar, just like a kid. Stupid of him to get carded too. Still, he was the bright spark I thought, and was probably taken off because he was getting into the game too much. Figo ran (as in running, not necessarily control) the whole game, and I was surprised he started. But he proved his worth despite his age. Angola never really threatened. Portugal 1 - Angola 0.
Woke up this morning to Japan vs Australia, a little too late to miss the first goal. Sure looked like a foul on the 'keeper, though he did look as if he got the angle of the cross wrong. I was getting a little upset with Japan, they kept hitting the deck everytime an aussie touched them, looked like they were dominoes. It was a slow game as a result. But God bless Tim Cahill, what a start for his first world cup, what a comeback for the Aussies. I gave a loud shout when their second goal went in. Australia 3 - Japan 1
In Nevins again for the Czech-USA game. Didnt catch the first goal, but all three goals were rockets!! People kept talking about how the USA didn't show up and the Czechs did. Give them credit, I felt like the americans ran hard but the Czechs simply ran harder. Nedved and Rosicky just tore up that turf. It gives me twinges everytime I see Rosicky's first goal, the way it just suddenly dipped a tiny fraction to the right at the end of its trajectory, and past Keller's desperate hand. Wow! Check it out on the free video highlights of the game. Czech Republic 3 - USA 0.
I only 'watched' a little of Italy and Ghana online. It sounds like the USA might have a hard time finishing 3rd in their group let alone 4th. We'll see. Italy 2 - Ghana 0.
posted by SamErika @ 9:05 PM
3 Comments:
you guys are awesome. i am SO glad you invested in a reasonable suitcase for all the traveling!
I LOVE this blog! I can totally hear you both almost out loud!
So sad we'll miss you when we're in town-- we'll be there June 30-July 4th. When do you leave exactly? Maybe we'll cross in the air...?
Love to you both!
Kath
Settlers is awesome--esp. the knights extension. But I have never won yet. Never been beaten too badly, yet never won. That day will come.
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