The Soccer of Sarah

So much excitement going on for the World Cup here in Cape Town.  I wasn't even supposed to be here, and admit I was a little bit nervous that it would be a little crazy, but it has been so much fun.  There is so much energy.  Unfortunately I am not going to get a chance to go to a game, but I did manage to make it down to the Grand Parade to the FIFA Fan Fest for the South Africa/Mexico kickoff game on Friday.  Ingrid and I made our way downtown and almost weren't let in b/c it was full . We patiently waited outside the gates.  Everyone was chanted "let us in" and having such a good time.  Luckily they let a big group of people in and Ingrid and I made the cut.  We had such a good time cheering and celebrating with all the S.A. fans.  Wearing green and yellow, supporting Bafana! Bafana! (which is what they call the team - it means "the boys" "the boys").  We later met up with one of the young Si Sis, Andisiwe, from Masi, which was a blast.  I'm slowly learning about Soccer, which is actually a pretty exciting sport.  Although I realized that I might know why the Americans don't follow it so much - the games can end in a draw so that no one wins...boring!  Besides the fact I can barely hear anymore from all the Vuvuzelas (like a trumpet) - those things are loud and they keep us up at night too - it's been a great time and I'm so happy I was able to be a part of the games...  Oh, and my friend Beth go to build a sculpture as well (like the cows, but Zebras).  She is so talented (see it below).  It's Ayoba time!!

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